Artwork
Apresentação do Menino no Templo
Apresentação do Menino no Templo is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Gregório Lopes. It dates from 1527 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
Apresentação do Menino no Templo is a 1527 painting by Gregório Lopes, held at the National Museum of Ancient Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, a significant scene in Christian tradition, showing Jesus being held by a figure, likely Mary, alongside other attendants.
Technique & Style
The artist's composition and color choices create a sense of depth, guiding the viewer's attention to the central figures while establishing a contextual background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1527 by Gregório Lopes, the painting is now part of the National Museum of Ancient Art's collection.
Artist & collection
