The Presentation in the Temple 1425 - 1435

Alvaro Pirez’s "The Presentation in the Temple" (1425-1435) depicts the biblical event of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem. The scene shows the Virgin Mary presenting the baby Jesus to the High Priest Simeon, who holds the infant while Mary and Joseph look on. This painting is a classic example of the Early Renaissance style, characterized by its use of realistic figures and details, a sense of depth and perspective, and a focus on the human form. This small, intimate work, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the artistic development of the period, emphasizing the growing influence of humanist thought on religious art.