The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple c. 1400 - 1405

Andrea di Bartolo's "The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple" (c. 1400 - 1405) depicts the biblical event of the young Mary being brought to the Temple in Jerusalem. The scene unfolds in an architectural setting, where a high priest, adorned in ornate vestments, receives the Virgin Mary. Her parents, Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, stand behind her. The scene is rendered in the distinctive style of the Sienese school of painting, with meticulous detail and bright, vibrant colors.