Christ among the Doctors
The twelve-year-old Christ is baffling the elders of the temple with his knowledge. The lions atop each of the five balusters are a reference to the lions on the throne of Solomon, foreshadowing Christ’s wisdom.
Artwork Details
- Title: Christ among the Doctors
- Date: early 16th century
- Geography: Made in Lower Rhine
- Culture: German
- Medium: Oak, polychromy, parcel gilt
- Dimensions: Overall: 26 1/2 x 19 x 11 1/2 in. (67.3 x 48.3 x 29.2 cm)
- Classification: Sculpture-Wood
- Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1916
- Object Number: 16.32.218
- Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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Hans Leinberger (German, active 1510–1530)
ca. 1525–30
ca. 1450
Workshop of Niclaus Gerhaert von Leyden (North Netherlandish, active Strasbourg, ca. 1462–died 1473 Vienna)
ca. 1465
ca. 1480
15th century
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