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Christ Disputing with the Doctors

Master HFE

1515

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Christ Disputing with the Doctors is a 1515 ink by Master HFE, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Master HFE
When & what style?: 1515 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a scene of Jesus as a young man, seated in the center, surrounded by a group of older men. The men are dressed in robes and appear to be engaged in a heated discussion with Jesus. The background is dark, with a large archway behind Jesus. The men surrounding Jesus are gesturing and pointing, as if trying to make a point. Jesus is calm and composed, with his hands clasped together in front of him. The overall mood of the painting is one of tension and debate. The level of detail in the painting is impressive, with intricate folds in the robes and expressive facial expressions. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of cross-hatching.