Christ’s presentation in the Temple by Rembrandt

Painted in 1631

Skilful and amazing detail of the temple
One of the first depictions of this scene
painted by Rembrandt.
The artist is observing from the distance

Painted in 1669

Perhaps Rembrandt’s last picture.
He depicts himself as Simeon
singing the Nunc Dimittis
He cannot see well
but he holds and beholds
and he is seen and loved by Christ