Mary presents Jesus to Simeon and Anna at the temple

Presentation of Jesus at the temple

Artist: Lorenzetti, Ambrogio

Year: 1382

VM number: 0048

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Description: Presentation of Jesus at the temple, by Mary holding white blanket, and Joseph (far left), to Simeon holding Jesus and Anna the prophetess holding scroll and pointing at Christ. This panel was signed  by artist, painted for the Chapel of San Crescenzio in Siena's cathedral.