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Simeon with the Christ Child, detail from The Presentation in the Temple
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Simeon with the Christ Child, detail from The Presentation in the Temple
BAT43887 Simeon with the Christ Child, detail from The Presentation in the Temple, 1442 (fresco) (see 76098) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23257938
© Nicolò Orsi Battaglini / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a breathtaking detail from "The Presentation in the Temple" by Fra Angelico. In this particular scene, we witness Simeon with the Christ Child, an intimate moment that radiates profound spirituality and tenderness. Simeon, portrayed as a wise and aged priest, cradles the infant Jesus in his arms with utmost reverence. The delicate swaddling cloth envelops the tiny figure of Christ, symbolizing both his vulnerability as a newborn and his divine significance to humanity. As Simeon gazes upon the child's face, one can almost feel the weight of centuries-old prophecies being fulfilled before our eyes. Fra Angelico's mastery is evident in every brushstroke of this Renaissance masterpiece. The artist skillfully employs light and shadow to create depth and dimensionality within this fresco fragment. The intricate details of Simeon's robe and facial expression reveal not only technical brilliance but also an emotional connection between man and deity. Displayed at Museo di San Marco in Florence, Italy, this photograph by Nicolo Orsi Battaglini beautifully preserves the essence of religious devotion captured by Fra Angelico over five centuries ago. It serves as a poignant reminder of faith's enduring power to inspire awe and wonder across generations.
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