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Perspective
The story of Jesus being presented for registration by his parents at the temple is depicted by many classical artists. Below are two. The first is by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (now you know why we usually just refer to him as Rembrandt) (dated 1631). The second is by Andrea Mantegna (dated between 1450-1500). Mantegna was noted for the way he shifted the perspective in his work. He gave great, close up details. The figures in his work often have…