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Upgrade your walls with Jesus Among the Doctors - James Tissot - Vintage Canvas Wall Art. Every fine art reproduction is painted entirely by hand, so the surface carries the depth and variation of an original oil painting rather than the flatness of a digital canvas print.
Jésus parmi les docteurs
1886-1894
Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper
Brooklyn Museum, United States.
With the news of the death of Herod, the Holy Family returned from Egypt, settling in Nazareth and spending each Passover in Jerusalem. After one trip, Mary and Joseph belatedly notice that Jesus now twelve years old has been left behind in Jerusalem. Retracing their steps, they find him at the Temple, discoursing freely with the doctors, whom Tissot describes as "specialists in every branch of science, each one famed for his skill in one or other branch of knowledge."
The learned men in this composition eagerly crowd around the young boy, anxious to hear his questions as he enumerates his points on his fingers. As Tissot notes, "His only aim must have been to prepare them more or less directly for His future mission." The simple brown and white cloak worn by Jesus underscores his humble status, while the doctors wear colorful headdresses and flowing robes likely based on the clothing worn by the many models Tissot sketched in Jerusalem. Although he made some minor revisions, the artist included one of his many models (see picture) as the doctor at the top center who scratches his beard while listening intently to Jesus.
Collectors often choose this fine art image when searching for fine art oil painting that feels substantial rather than decorative or disposable.
From primer to varnish, the work is done manually on artist-grade canvas. The absence of digital printing is deliberate: it keeps the fine art brushwork visible and gives the vintage oil painting wall decor a museum-like finish.
As dining room wall art, this canvas brings color and texture without visual noise. It scales well from a small study to a large dining room feature wall, and it is a reliable choice when shopping for fine art oil painting as a gift.
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| Size | Price |
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| 30 X 40 in | $278.98 |
| 36 X 48 in | $369.48 |
| 48 X 72 in | $702.98 |
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