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Christ among the Doctors

Abraham Hondius

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a scene with multiple figures in a large room. A young boy sits on a raised platform, wearing a blue robe with an orange sash. The boy is surrounded by a group of adults. Some are standing and others are seated. One of the standing adults wears a white robe and a white hat. A woman in a blue head covering and a red dress stands to the left, accompanied by a man wearing a brown robe. A small dog lies on the floor in the foreground. The background features a large archway and columns. The overall atmosphere appears to be one of a gathering or meeting. The scene is titled "Christ among the Doctors" and was created by Abraham Hondius.

Artwork Details

Date
1668
Medium
Oil on wood
Dimensions
599 × 461 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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