Christ Disputing with the Doctors

c. 1600

German 16th Century

Associated Names
German 16th Century

Artist

The image shows multiple figures in an indoor setting. In the foreground, a group of individuals dressed in robes are interacting near a central table or pulpit. A prominent figure stands to the right beside a large open book on a stand. The figures have distinct expressions and gestures. Some have short hair, while a couple have halo-like features around their heads. The background features architectural elements like arches and columns, with heavy drapery above. The image is monochromatic with intricate shading.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink with brush and gray ink and gray wash heightened with white on gray prepared paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19 x 14.8 cm (7 1/2 x 5 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.9019

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1985

  • Kaufmann, Thomas Dacosta. "A Census of Drawings from the Holy Roman Empire, 1540-1680, in North American Collections" Central European History xviii, 1 (1985):4-13, 70-74, 82.

Wikidata ID

Q64571867

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