Presentatie in de tempel 1696 - 1727

"Presentatie in de tempel" is an etching by Dutch artist Matthijs Pool, dating from 1696-1727. The artwork depicts the biblical story of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, where Mary and Joseph bring the infant Jesus to be presented to the priest Simeon. Pool captures the solemnity of the moment through his detailed rendering of the figures and their expressions. This etching is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, offering insight into Pool's artistic style and his exploration of religious narratives.