Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple [recto]
1700
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b60030c863fe5e3b/full.webp)
1700
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of people in a dim, crowded space. A woman in the center stands on a raised platform, holding a long cloth. Around her, others reach upward, some with outstretched hands. The lines are quick and loose, with lots of shading to show folds in clothing and movement. The artist used ink and wash to create a sense of depth and drama, focusing on the central figure’s gesture. This style fits a time when artists loved bold, emotional scenes. Next, check out the Baroque movement to see more dramatic, dynamic art like this.
![Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/450080eaf8685583/thumb.webp)
![The Ecstasy of Saint Francis [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/5f53f9b59775e5dd/thumb.webp)
