Presentation in the Temple
1540
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1540
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a crowded scene with lots of people in a dimly lit room. Some figures are lying on the floor, others stand or kneel around a table with a vase. Outside, a woman holds a child while a man with a hat leans on a tree. The warm brown tones make everything look shadowy and dramatic. The artist used a mix of dark lines and layered colors to create depth. This was done with a special printing method called *chiaroscuro woodcut*, which adds texture and mood. Next, look up technique: woodcut to see how this method works.
