with parents, Anne and Joachim
Title of Art: Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
Subjects: Mary, Mother of God; Anne
Artist: Niccolo Di Buonaccorso
Art Form: Painting
Date of Composition: 1380
Event: Presentation of Mary
Exhibit Institution: Le Gallerie degli Uffizi (The Uffizi)
Exhibit Location: Florence, Italy
VM Image #: 0049
Photographer: Shala Graham
Date of Photograph: January 7, 2023
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Anne and Joachim present their daughter Mary at the temple.
Although not recognized as canonical, the Protoevangelium of James tells of the immaculate conception and life of Mary. Contained in this book is the story of Anne and Joachim presenting their three-year-old daughter, Mary, at the Temple. At this presentation, Joachim invited the “undefiled” daughters of the Hebrews, who are wearing blue and standing to the right of the priest. Anne and Joachim look affectionately yet somberly at their daughter, knowing they will soon depart from her forever; and yet Mary, only a toddler, confidently looks down at her mother, as if in a position of authority.
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