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.
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.