{"product_id":"christ-disputing-with-doctors-albrecht-durer","title":"Christ Disputing with Doctors - Albrecht Dürer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodcut by Albrecht Dürer from 1503, depicting the young Christ in theological debate with the doctors in the Temple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Albrecht Dürer, dated 1503, forms part of his series known as The Life of the Virgin. The composition depicts the biblical narrative of the twelve-year-old Jesus engaging in theological debate with the learned doctors in the Temple. Dürer employs a sophisticated architectural setting, framing the figures within a vaulted interior that draws the eye toward the central exchange. The young Christ sits elevated, gesturing as he speaks, while the surrounding scholars consult heavy volumes and display varied expressions of contemplation, surprise, and scepticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDürer demonstrates his mastery of the woodcut medium through the application of dense hatching and cross-hatching. These techniques define the forms of the figures, the folds of their heavy robes, and the play of light across the stone surfaces. The artist balances the crowded foreground with the receding lines of the architecture, creating a sense of spatial depth that was characteristic of his work during this period. The inclusion of the monogram AD at the bottom right corner confirms the print as an authentic production from his workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the central narrative, the work provides a glimpse into the period's fascination with human character and scholarly life. Each figure is rendered with individualised features, suggesting a study of human types rather than mere archetypes. The decorative swags hanging from the ceiling add a touch of classical influence, reflecting the artist's engagement with Italian Renaissance aesthetics. This print remains a clear example of Dürer's technical precision and his ability to organise complex multi-figure scenes within a coherent, structured space. The monochrome nature of the woodcut allows the viewer to focus entirely on the draughtsmanship and the narrative tension between the youthful protagonist and the aged, scholarly figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/christ-and-the-woman-of-samaria-lucas-cranach-the-elder\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eChrist and the Woman of Samaria by Lucas Cranach the Elder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/the-agony-in-the-garden-hans-weiditz\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Agony in the Garden by Hans Weiditz\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/collections\/albrecht-durer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAlbrecht Dürer prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Albrecht Dürer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147281105231,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147285725519,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147285758287,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147285791055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147285823823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147285856591,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147285889359,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147285922127,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147285954895,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147285987663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147286020431,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147286053199,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Christ-Disputing-with-Doctors_Poster_CompositorV1_1792109509415.jpg?v=1792299958","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/it\/products\/christ-disputing-with-doctors-albrecht-durer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}