Seven Sorrows Polyptych: Christ among the Doctors
1498
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1498
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
This painting shows a group of men in robes gathered around a young boy, who is seated on a throne-like chair and holding a book. The men are all looking at the boy, some with their hands raised in discussion. The boy is wearing a blue robe and has a halo around his head. The painting is done in oil paint and features a range of colors, from the deep blues and greens of the men's robes to the warm golds and browns of the background. The overall effect is one of depth and richness, with the figures seeming to emerge from the shadows. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume, adds to the dramatic effect of the painting.
![Christ among the Doctors [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/78795f311364e613/thumb.webp)
![Madonna and Child [obverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/d7b8ebf05d22ebe5/thumb.webp)
![Lot and His Daughters [reverse]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b4ebf9b282faa17a/thumb.webp)
