Left: in the centre, the Virgin, kneeling on the steps inside the temple, hands the Christ child to Simeon; to left, an altar surrounded by the priest's attendants, some holding books, others candles; to right, a group of women and children form a semi-circle around the bottom of the steps; ornamental frame; Right: the high priest, Mary and Joseph stand on a dais; the priest places their hands together; Joseph holds the flowering rod; to the right, are the unsuccessful suitors, the seated figure breaks his rod across the knee; to the left; the holy virgins look on, a girl scatters flowers on the steps; ornamental frame
