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Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple [left plate]

John Baptist Jackson

1742

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple [left plate] is a 1742 ink by John Baptist Jackson, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: John Baptist Jackson
When & what style?: 1742 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a group of robed men gathered around a young woman in a simple dress. They stand under arches and columns, with one man pointing upward while another holds a child. In the background, a rocky hillside rises, and a few figures kneel or stand at the edges. The young woman appears to be the focus, possibly the Virgin Mary, in a moment of religious significance. This is a trial print, meaning it’s a test version before the final colored work. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.