The Bible In Paintings: BABY JESUS IN THE TEMPLE, WITH SIMEON & ANNA

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The Bible In Paintings 2
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR APPRECIATING AND APPLYING GOD'S WORD

BABY JESUS IN
THE TEMPLE, WITH
SIMEON & ANNA

L U K E
CHAPTER 2

Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
    you now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
    which you have prepared in the sight of
    all people,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles
    and for glory to your people Israel.”

The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

1
JAMES TISSOT
"The Aged Simeon"

2
ANDREY SHISHKIN
"Simeon with Jesus"

3
PETR BRANDL
"Simeon with the Infant Jesus"

4
GERBRAND VAN DEN EECKHOUT
"Simeon in the Temple.
Nunc dimittis (Now, dismiss)"

5
JAN VAN BIJLERT
"St Simeon Presenting the Infant Christ in the Temple"

6
AERT DE GELDER
"Simeon's Song of Praise"

7
MIKE MOYERS
"My Eyes Have Seen Salvation"

8
"Simeon in the Temple"

9
REMBRANDT
"Simeon's Song of Praise"

10
Source

11
Source

12
Source

13
"The Prophecy of Simeon"

14
Source

15
JOHN OPIE
"The Presentation in the Temple"

16
NICK PAYNE
"St. Simeon"

17
GREG OLSEN
"A Light to the Gentiles"

18
GIOVANNI BELLINI
"Now Dismiss"

19
JOHN OPIE
"Nunc Dimittis"

20
Source

21
MICHAEL HEALY
"Simeon"

22
SARAH PURSER and ALFRED ERNEST CHILD
"Nunc Dimittis"

23
CLÁUDIO PASTRO
"Simẽao"

24
ALFRED GÉRENTE
"Nunc Dimittis"

25
"Candlemas"

26
A L MOORE
"Nunc Dimittis"

27
SHRIGLEY and HUNT
"Presentation of Christ at the Temple,
with Simeon, Mary and Anna"

28
"Simeon and Anna"

29
MATTHIAS STOM
"The Adoration of the Infant Jesus"

30
"Simeon and Anna"

31
Source

32
ANDREI MIRONOV
" Saint Simeon with the Christ Child"

There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

33
REMBRANDT
"Simeon and Anna Recognize the Lord in Jesus"

34
"Simeon and Anna"

35
JAMES TISSOT
"Saint Anne"

36
REMBRANDT
"Anna"

37
REMBRANDT
"The Prophetess Anna"

38
TODD L THOMAS
"Prophetess Anna in the Temple"

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When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

To be continued…

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JESUS IN THE
TEMPLE WITH
SIMEON & ANNA

[texas booster]

Excellent.

Simply love the stained glass art - incredibly well done.

I have seen the Rembrandts, Anna and the Prophetess Anna in person. His work again smiles upon us through the ages.

[Hebrews 11:6]

So glad you enjoyed these. I did, too.

[etabeta]

Thank you for all the stained glass windows, especially the remarkable one at #27.
Preferences: #1 Tissot; #6 de Gelder; the wood carving at #13; #17 Olsen and #32 Mirovov.
It is believed that the model used by Rembrandt at #37 was his own mother.

[Hebrews 11:6]

And didn’t he use his wife as the model for the Prodigal’s harlot?

[SisterK]

A lot of treasures in this collection.
It is impossible to look at the joy in #34 and not smile.

Thank you again!
(it appears that I am not the only freeper working overtime - you deserve a company bonus, my FRiend)

[Hebrews 11:6]

the joy in #34

Trying to imagine the joy old Simeon and Anna felt at finally seeing and holding their Redeemer.

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My bonus is to be able to continue doing this.

[etabeta]

He used his wife Saskia as model for many paintings. In the Prodigal Son in a brothel, he painted a self portrait with Saskia.

[InkStone]

Good Morning Dan, and joyful Sunday to all.
These are much appreciated. Anna’s joy in #34 indeed brings a smile.
Thank You Dan.

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Peculiar, if not downright bizarre.

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Happy Lord’s Day to you, brother Leon—if indeed Sunday is your Sabbath.

[InkStone]

Thanks Dan. etabeta’s Rembrandt posting made me curious, and so read the artist’s bio- certainly a fascinating and innovative artist, who lived at a pivotal time in Netherlands history.

[Hebrews 11:6]

Not sure is he isn’t the most famous painter. Michelangelo, daVinci, Raphael....

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Hi Dan. Sorry I’m laste...I’ve been in too much pain to type, so I’m laying low today.

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So sorry to hear that, dear Mary-Lou! Don’t recall any previous mention of it.

But comfort and recovery are my fervent prayers for you, in and through Jesus.

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It was sudden. I have no idea what caused it.

[thecodont]

My favorites:

#16 and 17, 32 and 33.

#17 has always been my favorite, thank you for including it.

Thank you for your work on this project.

[thecodont]

Yes, #34 is excellent also!

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In #17, since you know it so well; what is your take: is Mary just about to hand over her Bundle to Simeon, or has he just returned Him?