The artwork, titled “Adoration of the Magi: Right wing of triptych, depicting the Presentation in the Temple,” was created by Hans Memling circa 1470-1472. This oil on panel painting, measuring 95 x 63 cm, belongs to the Northern Renaissance art movement and is categorized under the genre of religious painting. It forms a part of the “Adoration of the Magi” series and is currently housed in Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain.
The painting illustrates a solemn, religious scene set within an architectural framework characteristic of Renaissance interiors, with detailed stone columns and intricate windows in the background. Central to the scene is an elderly man in a red and tan robe presenting an infant, who is held by a woman in dark attire. Another man in red robe stands to the left, while two women in white headdresses occupy the background. The artwork employs light and shadow techniques to enhance the realism of the figures and the setting, demonstrating Hans Memling’s meticulous attention to detail and composition prevalent in Northern Renaissance art.
