GHIRLANDAIO, Domenico
(b. 1449, Firenze, d. 1494, Firenze)

Presentation of the Virgin at the Temple (detail)

1486-90
Fresco
Cappella Tornabuoni, Santa Maria Novella, Florence

In the centre of the painting, Mary as a girl is hurrying up the steps of the Temple carrying a book. Her elderly parents have accompanied her to the bottom of the steps.