Presentation at the Temple 1494

“Presentation at the Temple” (1494) by Ambrogio Bergognone is a triptych that depicts the biblical scene of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, according to the Gospel of Luke. The central panel shows the Virgin Mary presenting the Christ child to the aged Simeon, while the flanking panels depict figures from the scene in smaller scale. The artwork's realistic style and detailed rendering of figures and drapery are characteristic of the Lombard Renaissance, and it's considered a landmark example of the artist’s work. The triptych, currently in the Louvre, showcases Bergognone's exceptional technical skill and his ability to portray religious narratives with both solemnity and human emotion.