Presentation in the Temple
c. 1710
Medium
Pen and brown ink, with brush and brown wash, heightened with white gouache, over black chalk
Dimensions
40.7 × 27.2 cm (16 1/16 × 10 3/4 in.)
Classification
pen and ink drawings
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
38924
Art Historical Context
Pietro Antonio di Pietri’s *Presentation in the Temple* captures a tender biblical moment with remarkable clarity. Created around 1710, the drawing depicts the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph presenting infant Jesus at the Temple, a subject rich in themes of devotion and. As an Italian artist working in the early eighteenth century, di Pietri brings a sense of graceful movement and emotional intimacy to this sacred scene. work’s appeal lies in its refined technique. Using pen and brown ink with brush-applied wash and white gouache highlights over black chalk, di Pietri creates luminous contrast...