The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple

1502

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple is a 1502 by Albrecht Dürer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Albrecht Dürer
When & what style?: 1502 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a scene of the Virgin Mary as a child being presented at the temple. It's a detailed scene with many figures. The artist included everyday details, like a woman resting in the background, which makes the scene feel more real. The painting is part of a series of works about Mary's life. This series shows important events from her childhood. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528)