Presentatie van Christus in de tempel by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert

Presentatie van Christus in de tempel 1590 - 1622

comic strip sketch

aged paper

old engraving style

traditional media

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

This engraving titled "Presentatie van Christus in de tempel" by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert depicts the biblical scene of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Dated between 1590-1622, the artwork portrays the moment when Mary and Joseph bring baby Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem, fulfilling the Jewish law of purification. The artwork shows the scene in detail, capturing the solemnity of the event with numerous figures surrounding the altar. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum.