Presentation of the Holy Virgin.

Drawing, pen and brown ink, with grey wash, 27,3 x 19 cm, laid paper, unsigned (sm. tear at upper right).

Under passe-partout and wooden frame. Not studied outside frame.

Drawing of the presentation of Mary to God and the Holy Spirit by Anna and Joseph. On a banderole the words "Nativitas Tua Virgo MAR Gaudium Universo Mundo" can be read. The drawing is based on a print by Fruytiers with the same subject and diverts from the printed version in various details such as the singular God, the omission of the angels and the halos.
Ref. Hollstein IV:2.