Opdracht in de Tempel 1719 - 1727

"Opdracht in de Tempel" is a 1719-1727 etching by Johann Christoph Steinberger, depicting the biblical scene of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. The scene is framed by elaborate ornamentation and unfolds in a grand interior space, with a multitude of figures, including the Virgin Mary, Joseph, Simeon, and the infant Jesus. The composition is dynamic and the figures are rendered in a detailed, expressive style typical of Baroque art. The text below the image includes a Latin inscription, "Lustraila B Virginis", referencing the event and its significance. This etching was likely intended as a devotional piece, reflecting the religious and artistic sensibilities of the time.