Christ among the Doctors 1659 - 1660

"Christ among the Doctors" is a 17th-century painting by Dutch artist Jan Steen, completed between 1659 and 1660. The work depicts a scene from the New Testament, in which a young Jesus engages in a discussion with Jewish scholars in the Temple. Steen's interpretation features a lively and engaging group portrait, highlighting the scholarly atmosphere and the young Jesus' intelligence. While the painting is a biblical subject, Steen's characteristic Dutch genre painting style and humorous details are evident, giving the scene a sense of everyday life and human interaction.