Christ among the Doctors
The Met
Artist: Abraham Hondius(Dutch, Rotterdam ca. 1631–1691 London)
Date: 1668
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 15 x 19 1/2 in. (38.1 x 49.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Carl F. Culicchia, 1974
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A young girl with a halo on a raised platform faces a man in elaborate vestments, with observers
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a crowded interior scene within a grand architectural setting. In the center, a young girl with a subtle halo sits on a raised green platform, dressed in a blue tunic and red skirt. She faces a man in elaborate white and gold garments and a tall white miter, who gestures towards her. To the left of this man, a young boy in a green tunic holds an open book. Behind the man and the girl, a large group of men, some with beards and turbans, observe the scene. Two men are seated in the foreground on the right, one with a green hat, both looking at large open books on a table. A small black and white dog lies on the floor in front of the platform. On the far left, an older woman in a blue cloak and red dress stands with her hands clasped, looking towards the center. Beside her, an older man in a brown tunic points towards the central figures. The background features tall columns and arches, suggesting a large hall or temple. The overall color palette is rich with deep blues, reds, greens, and browns, with a warm glow around the central girl.
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