Presentation of Jesus in the Temple 1442

Fra Angelico's "Presentation of Jesus in the Temple", painted in 1442, depicts the biblical event where Mary and Joseph bring the baby Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem. The fresco, located in the Basilica di San Marco, Florence, Italy, shows the central figures of Mary and Joseph presenting Jesus to the elderly Simeon, who recognizes him as the Messiah. The scene is beautifully rendered with vibrant colours and a gentle, devotional tone, typical of Angelico's style. The fresco is a prime example of Early Renaissance art and its emphasis on humanism and religious devotion.