The Presentation in the Temple
1550
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1550
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a busy scene with people gathered around a table covered in cloth. A woman holds a baby, while others reach for objects on the table or stand nearby. The background has tall columns and trees, and the whole scene is bathed in soft green and brown tones. Notice how the light and shadow create a 3D effect, making the figures pop from the page. This is a woodcut, which means the artist carved the design into wood and then printed it. Check out the technique: woodcut to see how artists like this made prints.
