Presentation in the Temple — Peter Paul Rubens | DiscoverArt

Peter Paul Rubens

Presentation in the Temple

n.d.

Pen, brush and brown ink on pale tan paper; reverse, black chalk and brown ink

21.4 × 14.2 cm (8.4 × 5.6 in)

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