Christ among the Docters 16th century

This anonymous 16th-century woodcut depicts the biblical scene of "Christ among the Doctors," also known as "The Disputation in the Temple," from the Gospel of Luke. The artwork shows Jesus, a young man with a halo, standing among the learned men of the Temple in Jerusalem, captivating them with his knowledge and wisdom. The scene is set in a grand, architectural space, typical of Northern Renaissance art, with a series of arches and a central oculus that creates a dramatic composition. This print is an example of the use of woodcut, a printing technique that allowed for the mass reproduction of religious imagery, which was popular during this period. The artwork can be viewed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.