The Life of Christ- Engraving from the Evangelicae Historiae Imagines by Hieronymus Natalis 1593 Plate xx (8)

This is an engraving titled "Purificatio" (Purification), also known as the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, created around 1629 by Christoffel van Sichem II, after a design by Bernardino Passeri. The print illustrates the biblical scene where Mary and Joseph bring the infant Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem, as described in the Gospel of Luke. 
The image is part of the Evangelicae Historiae Imagines (Illustrations of Gospel Stories), a series commissioned by Father Jerome Nadal to aid in meditation and prayer. 
It depicts the high priest Simeon blessing the child, while the prophetess Anna is also present. 
Letters within the image (A-L) correspond to a legend in the margin, which provides specific points for contemplation on the event. 
Mary is shown offering a basket with a pair of pigeons as an offering, as was customary for the purification ritual.

 Translation
PURIFICATION. Luke 2. Year 1.
A. Temple with atriums.
B. Simeon comes into the temple.
C. Anna the prophetess comes forth.
D. At the entrance of the second atrium, they proceed to meet Christ, Mary, Joseph.
E. Anna begins to speak of Christ to pious people.
F.G.H. They proceed towards the sanctuary, the atrium of the Priests.
I. They all arrive at the gate of the atrium; on this side Joseph, on that side Mary, the Priests and Levites. Offerings are made.
K. Here Anna again confesses to the Lord, speaks of Christ.
L. The Virgin Mother with the Boy returns to Galilee, Joseph also.

This plate comes from the Evangelicae Historiae Imagines (Images of Gospel History) is a renowned Renaissance collection of 153 engravings Illustrating the life of Christ, originally published in 1593. The full title further specifies that the images follow the sequence of the Gospel readings used during Mass throughout the liturgical year. 
About the Evangelicae Historiae Imagines
This famous print series of the Life of Christ was considered a highly important work for Jesuit missionaries. It was commissioned by Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order, and it was overseen by Nadal, though both died before its completion. This pioneering series of engravings was created to help Jesuit novices with meditation on the Gospels as part of their spiritual exercises. 
The engravings, showing the life, death and resurrection of Christ, were made by some of the best Flemish engravers, including the Wierix brothers at Antwerp, Jan II and Adriaen Collaert, Charles de Mallery, after drawings by the Italian painter Bernardo Passari and a few after Maarten de Vos. The book became an important source for Spanish Colonial Art. 
Christopher W. Charles purchased these engravings from a Sotheby’s auction over 30 years ago. They are in near perfect condition and are now being released from his 75-year collection. 
Published in Antwerp in 1593
Language: Latin