Christus predikend in de tempel 1786

This etching, titled "Christus predikend in de tempel" (Christ Preaching in the Temple) was created in 1786 by German artist Carl Ernst Christoph Hess. It depicts a dramatic scene from the Bible where a young Jesus debates with scholars in the temple. The composition, which is dominated by dark tones, emphasizes the intensity of the moment, showcasing the intellectual fervor of the debate. The print is small, measuring only 394 mm high and 349 mm wide, yet it effectively conveys the energy of the biblical story through a combination of detail and shadow.