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Presentation of Jesus at the Temple

Benedetto Antelami12th - 13th Century

Museo del Duomo e Cattedrale di Fidenza

Museo del Duomo e Cattedrale di Fidenza

In the niche above King David statue. The niche hints to the temple of Jerusalem. Mary extends Jesus to Simeon; beside, a woman brings the sacrificial turtle doves prescribed by the jewish law. Above the niche an inscription meaning: the turtle dove who gently coos is offered / Simeon receives the Virgin's child who is extended to him.

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  • Title: Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
  • Creator: Benedetto Antelami
  • Date Created: 12th - 13th Century
  • Location Created: Fidenza, Italia
  • Medium: Marble; sandstone
Museo del Duomo e Cattedrale di Fidenza

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