
Rembrandt’s Holy Family and the Presentation in the Temple
Rembrandt painted the Presentation many times in his life. Two of them — one from early in his career, one late — deserve our attention.
Rembrandt painted the Presentation many times in his life. Two of them — one from early in his career, one late — deserve our attention.
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.” (Luke 2:25)
Forty days after his birth, Christ was presented at the Temple. Why?
For many centuries, we have a triple celebration on one day, Feb. 2. It once marked the official close of the Christmas season.
Just as Jesus gradually reveals God to us, so the Christmas feasts that culminate in the Presentation also point to offertory.
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