Artwork
Der zwölfjährige Jesus im Tempel
Der zwölfjährige Jesus im Tempel is an unspecified painting by the Spanish Baroque Tenebrist artist Unknown. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Der zwölfjährige Jesus im Tempel' depicts a dramatic scene in low light, featuring figures engaged in a tense interaction.
Subject & Meaning
The scene appears to represent a biblical episode, likely Jesus among the doctors, given the title's reference to the twelve-year-old Jesus in the temple.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, to draw attention to key elements, such as a kneeling figure's face and a standing figure's hand. Thick brushstrokes create pronounced textures in certain areas.
Artist & collection
Die hl. Katharina soll zum Götzendienst zurückkehren
Gruppe von Pharisäern
The Presentation of the Head of Saint John the Baptist, Night
The Baptism of Christ
The Presentation of the Head of Saint John the Baptist, Night
Den vantro Thomas
Isaak segnet Jakob (Kopie nach)
Den vantro Thomas
Kriegergruppe
Heilung des Gichtbrüchigen
Jacob betrügt Esau (Kopie nach)
Verkündigung an die Hirten