Artwork
The Presentation in the Temple
The Presentation in the Temple is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Wolf Huber. It dates from 1519 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Presentation in the Temple is a 1519 woodcut by Wolf Huber, an artist associated with the Danube school who worked primarily in Passau, Germany.
Subject & Meaning
The woodcut depicts the biblical scene of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, a common subject in Christian art. The scene shows a woman holding a baby, surrounded by figures in a church-like space, conveying a sense of order and reverence.
Technique & Style
The image was created using a woodcut technique, where ink is pressed into carved wood to produce prints. The resulting work features sharp lines and shading that adds depth to the robes and architecture, characteristic of Huber's style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Wolf Huber (c. 1485 – 3 June 1553) was an Austrian- German painter, printmaker, and architect, who worked in Passau, Germany for most of his life as a leading member of the Danube school.
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