The Presentation in the Temple 1503 - 1506

"The Presentation in the Temple" is a 1503-1506 woodcut by the renowned German artist Albrecht Dürer. This piece depicts the biblical event of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, with Mary and Joseph offering their infant son to the high priest Simeon. The artwork is characterized by Dürer's meticulous attention to detail and precise linear style, evident in the rendering of the architectural setting, figures, and drapery. The composition is carefully balanced, with the central figures of Mary and Joseph drawing the viewer's eye to the heart of the narrative. This woodcut, housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen, stands as a testament to Dürer's mastery of the printmaking medium and his ability to convey religious themes with both realism and emotional depth.