Simeon in the temple, In the temple, Simeon kneeling in the high priest robe kneels with the Christ child in his arms. Mary and Joseph kneel beside him. Joseph holds a couple of pigeons, a reference to the theme of cleaning. In front of this group of figures is a blessing priest, Simeon, holding the Christ-child, sings his canticle: 'Nunc dimittis', Johannes Pieter de Frey (mentioned on object), 1780 - 1834, paper, etching, h 485 mm × w 310 mm
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