Presentation of Christ in the Temple – Mantegna Passion-Cross still hanging on crosses

still hanging on crosses

in this artwork by A

Rogier Van der Weyden

Gerome made this artwork showing Christian martyrs in the Coliseum

standing on the shore

Presentation of Christ in the Temple – Mantegna Passion-Cross still hanging on crossesThis unique depiction of the Presentation of Christ, by A. Mantegna, gives us a view of the event as if we are looking through a window in the Temple. The Blessed Virgin and Simeon stand with their hands over the windowsill. Mary holds the swaddled Infant Jesus as Simeon reaches out to take the Child. The seriousness of the expression on Simeon's face reflects the gravity of his prophecy concerning the sufferings of Christ and His Mother. St. Joseph