Christ among the Doctors

Christ among the Doctors

Unknown

1550

oil

From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of men in robes gathered around a young boy. The boy is wearing a green robe and is seated in the center, with the men standing and sitting around him. The men are dressed in various colors, including green, red, and black. The scene appears to be set in a room with arched windows and a doorway in the background. The atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, with the men seeming to listen intently to the boy. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the boy.

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