Paulus Pontius, Peter Paul Rubens
The Presentation in the Temple
1637
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Paulus Pontius, Peter Paul Rubens
The Presentation in the Temple
1637
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet (Trimmed to image): 640 x 491 mm. (25 3/16 x 19 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.234
Inscribed: Recto: Below image, center left: "P. Rubens inuent, / P. Pontius sculpsit A.º 1638"; below image, center right: "Nunc dimitte seruum tuum Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace. / quia viderunt oculi mei Salutare tuum. LVCÆ. CAP. II."; below image at right: "Cum Priuilegiis Regis Christianiss. / Principum Belgarum et et ordinm Balauie." Verso: Below at left, in graphite: "7325 [in diamond]"; "Folio Nº=29-18 / Nouv. Test - 34"; in brown ink: "48"
Markings: CM: Claghorn