Relief: Presentation in the Temple

This original of this cast was part of the main dorway of the San Petronio Basilica, the main church of Bologna. Dating back from 1425, the central portal is a masterpiece by Jacopo della Quercia. Old Testament's scenes are represented on the pillars and 18 prophets on the arcivolt. New Testament's scenes are represented on the architrave, then a beautiful Madonna and Child and Sant'Ambrogio and San Petronio on the tympan. The central tympan's arch is a Amico Aspertini's work.