Christ Disputing with the Doctors c. 1600

This anonymous drawing, titled "Christ Disputing with the Doctors", depicts a scene from the Gospel of Luke. It was likely created around 1600 and captures the moment when a young Jesus engages in theological discourse with scholars in the Temple in Jerusalem. The drawing's charcoal and white chalk lines create a stark contrast, highlighting the figures and the architectural details of the temple interior. The dramatic composition emphasizes the young Christ's intellectual prowess and spiritual authority, showcasing the artist's understanding of this iconic biblical story.