Candlemas Collection

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, c.1555. Creator: Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556)
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, c.1555. Found in the Collection of the Museo Pontificio Santa Casa, Loreto.

Child with Two Doves. Detail from "The Purification of the Virgin". Creator: Unknown. Child with Two Doves
Child with Two Doves. Detail from "The Purification of the Virgin", unknown date

The Presentation in the Temple, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1505. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Presentation in the Temple, from The Life of the Virgin, c. 1505. Private Collection

Purification of the Virgin Mary (colour litho)
7172950 Purification of the Virgin Mary (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Purification of the Virgin Mary (Luke 2:28 and 29)

Making pancakes, illustration from Le Petit Journal
CHT237191 Making pancakes, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 26th February 1911 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Simeon the righteous - Bible
3779781 Simeon the righteous - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: Simeon the righteous - the presentation of Jesus at the temple)

Candlemas at St Peter s, Rome (engraving)
1099377 Candlemas at St Peter s, Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Candlemas at St Peter s, Rome)

Presentation at the Temple (Predella Panel of the Oddi Altarpiece), 1503. Creator
Presentation at the Temple (Predella Panel of the Oddi Altarpiece), 1503. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 1519. Creator: Master of the Danube School
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 1519. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Procession of Candlemas, 19th century? Creator: Unknown
Procession of Candlemas, 19th century? Bishops holding candles and crosses, preceding the Pope in his litter

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1286. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

Initial A. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, c. 1550. Found in the collection of San Marco, Florence

The Presentation in the Temple. Artist: Carracci, Lodovico (1555-1619)
The Presentation in the Temple. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Presentation in the Temple. Artist: Gentile da Fabriano (ca 1370-1427)
The Presentation in the Temple. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Presentation in the Temple. Artist: Swabian master (active ca. 1500)
The Presentation in the Temple. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Presentation in the Temple. Artist: Master of Konstanz (active ca 1430)
The Presentation in the Temple. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Presentation in the Temple. Artist: Russian icon
The Presentation in the Temple. Found in the collection of State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

Nativity. The Adoration of the Magi. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 1479-1480. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 17th century. Artist: Russian icon
The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, 17th century. From a private collection

The Presentation in the Temple. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Presentation in the Temple, 1497. Artist: Russian icon
The Presentation in the Temple, 1497. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery

The investiture of Edward III with the Pallium, Westminster, Candlemas Day, 1327, (1902). Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony

The Presentation in the Temple, 1342. Artist: Lorenzetti, Ambrogio (ca 1290-ca 1348)
The Presentation in the Temple, 1342. Found in the collection of the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

The Presentation in the Temple, ca 1465. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
The Presentation in the Temple, ca 1465. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Presentation in the Temple, 1516. Artist: Bartolommeo, Fra (1472-1517)
The Presentation in the Temple, 1516. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

The Presentation in the Temple (The Annunciation retable with 5 Predella scenes), 1430-1432. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Presentation in the Temple, ca 1470. Artist: Master of the Life of the Virgin (active 1463-1490)
The Presentation in the Temple, ca 1470. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Presentation in the Temple (The Liesborn Altarpiece), ca. 1470-1480. Artist: Master of Liesborn (15th century)
The Presentation in the Temple (The Liesborn Altarpiece), ca. 1470-1480. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Presentation in the Temple (Book of Hours), 1440-1460. Artist: Bedford Master (active 1405-1465)
The Presentation in the Temple (Book of Hours), 1440-1460. Found in the collection of the The Morgan Library & Museum, New York

The Purification of the Temple, c. 1580. Artist: Bassano, Jacopo, il vecchio (ca. 1510-1592)
The Purification of the Temple, c. 1580. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Anointing of Charles I
The anointing of Charles I of England by George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury, at Westminster Abbey, on Candlemas Day (February 2nd), 1626 Date: 2 February 1626

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Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, is a significant Christian holiday that commemorates several events from biblical and traditional sources. This ancient celebration takes place on February 2nd, forty days after Christmas. One of the central themes of the Purification of the Virgin Mary. According to tradition, Mary underwent a ritual purification following childbirth and presented herself at the temple in Jerusalem. The illustration "Purification of the Virgin Mary" vividly captures this momentous occasion with its vibrant colors and intricate details. Another popular custom associated with Candlemas is making pancakes. As depicted in an illustration from Le Petit Journal, families gather together to prepare delicious pancakes on this day. It symbolizes both a festive treat and a way to use up rich foods before entering into Lent. Simeon the Righteous plays a crucial role in Candlemas celebrations as well. In accordance with Luke's Gospel account, Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was brought to be presented at the temple by his parents. This encounter between Simeon and baby Jesus holds great significance for believers worldwide. The engraving "Candlemas at St Peter's Rome" showcases how this feast has been celebrated throughout history in various locations around the world. It depicts worshippers gathered inside St Peter's Basilica during a candlelit procession, emphasizing their devotion to God during this holy event. Artworks such as "Presentation at The Temple" by Master of Danube School or "The Presentation in The Temple" by Carracci beautifully depict this sacred moment where Jesus was offered to God according to Jewish customs. Throughout centuries, Candlemas processions have taken place worldwide; one such example can be seen in an anonymous 19th-century artwork titled "Procession of Candlemas. " These processions involve carrying candles lit during Masses or religious ceremonies symbolizing Christ being brought into our lives as light in the darkness.