An academic 19th-century depiction of the young Jesus teaching scholars in the Temple of Jerusalem
Visual Details
Description
The young Jesus is shown at the center, illuminated by a soft aura as he calmly explains scriptures. He is surrounded by scholars (Doctors of the Law) displaying expressions of deep reflection, doubt, and amazement. A doctor in the foreground holds a Torah scroll, while Mary and Joseph appear in the background to the left
The Subject
Biblical narrative; Infancy of Christ; Temple of Jerusalem.
Technical Specifications
Heinrich Hofmann
Heinrich Hofmann
Phototype
Circa 1890
Life of Christ series by Künzli Frères
8254
“Jesus im Tempel / Jésus au milieu des docteurs”
Late 19th-century commercial art paper.
30 x 40 cm
Zurich, Switzerland
Historical Significance
Represents Heinrich Hofmann’s late 19th-century mastery in “humanizing” biblical scenes for mass distribution, making his imagery the global standard for Christian art during that era
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