The Presentation in the Temple
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Presentation in the Temple is a 1650 by Jeremias Falck, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This black-and-white print shows a group of people gathered around a table. An older man with a long white beard holds a baby, while a woman in a headscarf stands close by. Two children kneel near the table, one holding a small pot. The adults wear loose robes and turbans, and the scene looks quiet and focused. The artist used strong light and shadow to make the figures stand out clearly. The baby’s face is turned toward the older man, as if he’s being presented to him. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.
The work is a print on paper depicting *The Presentation in the Temple*, executed after a design by Andrea Schiavone and produced by Jeremias Falck in 1650 as a proof before letters.
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