Artwork
Christ Disputing with the Doctors
Christ Disputing with the Doctors is an oil painting by the Early Renaissance artist Bernardino Butinone. It dates from 1493 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
Christ Disputing with the Doctors is a 1493 oil painting by Bernardino Butinone, an Italian artist active in Milan during the late 15th century.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene where a youthful Jesus, haloed and robed in red, engages in discussion with a group of men on a raised platform. The men's attentive postures convey their interest in Jesus' words.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies early Renaissance art, characterized by the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Scottish National Gallery.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bernardino Butinone (1435 or 1436 – c. 1507 or 1508) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance, active mainly around Milan.
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