# Scenes from the Life of Joachim and Anna

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## Artwork

- Artist: [MASTER of Alkmaar](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-alkmaar-rdf229f58dabad9>)
- Date: 1501-1550
- Technique: Panel

## Commentary

Scenes from the Life of Joachim and Anna c. 1500 Panel Frans Halsmuseum, Haarlem The two wings of a triptych show scenes from the life of Joachim and Anna. Mary&#39;s parents remained childless to an advanced age. Joachim withdrew among the shepherds. There an angel told him that Anna was pregnant. Joachim and Anna embrace each other at the good news.

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- [The Seven Works of Mercy \(detail\)](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-alkmaar-rdf229f58dabad9/the-seven-works-of-mercy-detail-r399130aa6240c0>)
- [The Seven Works of Mercy](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/master-of-alkmaar-rdf229f58dabad9/the-seven-works-of-mercy-r9abefa20bbfdc9>)

## Attribution

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