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Christ Disputing with the Doctors [recto]

German 16th Century

1600

ink

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Christ Disputing with the Doctors [recto] is a 1600 ink by German 16th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: German 16th Century
When & what style?: 1600 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a scene of Christ standing in the center, surrounded by a group of men. He is wearing a white robe and has his hands raised in a gesture of explanation. The men around him are dressed in dark robes and appear to be engaged in a heated discussion. In the background, there is a landscape with buildings and trees, but it is not the main focus of the painting. The artist has used a range of grays and whites to create a sense of depth and texture in the image. The use of gray ink and wash creates a sense of subtlety and nuance in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of Christ. Next, look at works by the German 16th Century artist.