Simeon in the Temple 1785 - 1834

Johannes Pieter de Frey's "Simeon in the Temple" is an 18th-century etching depicting a scene from the New Testament. The artwork portrays the moment when Simeon, a devout elder in the temple, recognizes the infant Jesus as the Messiah. The composition, set within a grand architectural space, features a central group of figures bathed in a light that highlights the sacredness of the event. This black and white print, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection, showcases the artist's mastery of light and shadow in capturing a moment of profound religious significance.