The rejection of Joachim's offering 1502 - 1505

"The Rejection of Joachim's Offering" is a wood engraving created by Albrecht Dürer in 1502-1505. Depicting a scene from the biblical story of the Virgin Mary's birth, the engraving shows Joachim, Mary's father, offering a sacrifice to the Temple priest but being rejected due to his childlessness. The intricate details of the figures and the architectural setting showcase Dürer's mastery of the medium. The engraving is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. This artwork is an example of the early Renaissance style, where realism and attention to detail were paramount, and it provides a glimpse into Dürer's early artistic prowess and interest in religious narratives.