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The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

Moderno

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a group of figures gathered around a central object. The main focus is a man holding a child on an elevated platform or table. The figures are arranged under an arched architectural structure. The sculpture is made of bronze, with intricate details such as the folds of the figures' robes and the textures of their hair and beards. The figures are stylized and rendered in a relief format, protruding slightly from the background. The scene appears static, captured mid-action.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th - early 16th century
Medium
bronze//Medium brown patina
Dimensions
4556 × 6717 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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