Young Christ Among the Doctors 1656 - 1660

Jan van Troyen's "Young Christ Among the Doctors," a 17th-century etching, depicts a scene from the New Testament. The young Jesus is shown standing, engaged in conversation with several seated, older men. The composition emphasizes the contrast between Christ's youthfulness and the learned elders who are surrounding him. The detailed figures and the use of shading create a sense of realism, highlighting the intellectual and spiritual authority of the young Christ. The artwork is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.