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Jesus in the Temple by Heinrich Hofmann, Luke 2:41-51, Bible.Gallery

Jesus in the Temple is a oil on canvas painting by Heinrich Hofmann (1824–1911), created in 1881. it depicts the biblical scene from Luke 2:41-51.

Jesus in the Temple created 1881 and was completed in 1881 and it was drawn with oil on canvas style.

Artwork Description

Jesus in the Temple by Heinrich Hofmann, Luke 2:41-51, Bible.Gallery

Few scenes from the youth of Christ are so well known or beloved as Hofmann’s rendition of Luke 2: 46-47, Jesus in the Temple.  Even Hofmann’s harshest critic judged this painting, “the most pleasing among the many representations of the subject.” Consequently, this painting’s continued popularity has led to a vast number of reproductions.

Artist : Heinrich Hofmann

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