Presentation in the Temple (Lotto)
Presentation in the Temple is an oil-on-canvas painting of the presentation of Jesus at the Temple by Lorenzo Lotto, created c. 1552–1556, now in the Museo pinacoteca della Santa Casa in Loreto.[1] It is recognised as Lotto's last surviving autograph work – he had become an oblate at the Holy House of Loreto and produced this and several other large canvases for the choir of the church there.[2] Vasari's Lives of the Artists mentions Lotto planning a series of scenes from Christ's childhood for Loreto, of which Presentation is thought to be one.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Roberta D'Adda, Lotto, Milano, Skira, 2004.
- ^ Mauro Zanchi, Lotto. I simboli, 2011, Giunti=Firenze, ISBN 88-09-76478-1.
- ^ Carlo Pirovano, Lotto, Milano 2002, Electa, ISBN 88-435-7550-3
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