X-LG Antique Religious Sepia-Tone Print, Young Jesus Age 12 in the Temple, Enlarged Detail of Famous Scene / Very Rare Size! (Religious Pictures) at InSpirit Antiques

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Circa: 1900
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 36 ½” Width - 31” / Print Measurements: Height - 27” Width - 21 ¼”

This is an extra large, captivating, and impressive antique print portraying Jesus, age 12, as a handsome young man. This picture is an enlarged detail of the famous scene, "Jesus in the Temple with the Doctors & Priests", which was originally painted in 1882 by the famous listed artist, Heinrich Hofmann (1824-1911). This picture is one of 4 of Heinrich’s most famous works of art. This particular print is done in sepia tones and framed in an impressive and highly complimentary mahogany wood frame. The print is in excellent original condition, except for the top left area showing some very minor age-appropriate wear, mostly at the very edge.

The frame is original to the print. It has a very nice, dark and rich, old original finish. The picture retains the original glass and wire hanger. Missing paper backing. There is a partially intact, old original label from the framers on the back of the frame at the top. It reads, "The H.L….", (maybe Company) along with title, artist, and order number signed in pencil. It appears the title reads, "Christ…" but most of the label is missing. I’m assuming it would have said, "Christ in the Temple", but cannot be sure. The frame is in excellent original condition, except for a couple small chips of veneer missing. They are barely noticeable and do not detract from the beauty of this endearing picture. Circa 1900.

*** I’ve included some fascinating information about THE HISTORY OF THIS SCENE:

"The Feast of Passover. - In those days there used to be a great feast in the Temple at Jerusalem every year, and people from all parts of the country used to go to Jerusalem for this feast. Joseph and Mary used to go, too, every year. The Child Jesus was a lovely Boy, and was growing strong and tall and more lovely every year. When He was twelve years old Joseph and Mary took Him to Jerusalem for one of these feasts, and a great number of their friends and relations went too, and they all stayed there some days. On their way home again they missed Jesus. Mary thought He was with Joseph, and Joseph that He was with Mary. When they found it was not so, they said: "Oh, He is with our relations;" but when they asked their friends they said: "No - we have not seen Him." So Mary and Joseph went back to Jerusalem and looked about for Him for three days. At last they went into the Temple, and there they found Jesus sitting down with a number of priests and learned people about Him, and he was asking them questions and answering theirs in a wise and clever way - so wise that all these learned men were surprised. When Mary saw Him, she said to Him: "Son, why hast Thou done so to us? Thy father and I have sought Thee with sorrow." Then Jesus answered and said to them: "How is it that you sought Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s work?" Mary and Joseph could not tell why He spoke thus to them, but Mary kept all these words in her heart to think over them. Then Jesus went back with them to Nazareth, and was subject to them - that is, He obeyed them in all things."

~ This quote was cited from a book, titled: "Bible Stories for Little Children"; Copyright 1894; Publisher: Benziger Brothers, Inc., N.Y.; Pages 45-47.

~ Please Note: This book I quoted from is currently for sale on our website, Item #1458.

*** I’ve also included a SHORT BIO ABOUT the original artist, HEINRICH HOFMANN:

"Johann Michael Ferdinand Heinrich Hofmann (March 19, 1824-June 23, 1911) was a German historical painter of the late 19th to early 20th century. He was the uncle of the German painter Ludwig von Hofmann. He was born in Darmstadt, Germany and died in Dresden, Germany. He is best known for his many paintings depicting the life of Jesus Christ.

Four of the most famous works of Hofmann are in the possession of the Riverside Church in New York: Christ and the Rich Young Ruler, Christ in Gethsemane, Christ in the Temple and Picture of Christ. According to information of the Riverside Church, the painting Christ in Gethsemane is without much doubt one of the most copied paintings in the world. While he chose his subjects from the whole field of literature and mythology, Hofmann is most widely known for his idealized scenes from the life of Christ. Several of these have been extensively reproduced in engravings, especially his "Christ in the Temple," painted in 1882. Heinrich Hofmann died in 1902.

The religious body of Hofmann’s work has gained in importance in the past years. One of the reasons for the increasing popularity of his artwork is the publication of his paintings and pencil drawings depicting the life of Jesus Christ in The Second Coming of Christ, the interpretation of the Bible by Paramahansa Yogananda, the teacher of Yoga.

Heinrich Hofmann was one of the pre-eminent painters of his time. The Sunday Strand – at that time a very popular British magazine– describes him as the most influential contemporary German painter. Hofmann’s style of painting was unique in its own way but at the same time he based his work on the traditional art of old German, Dutch and Italian masters. While in Rome he also came in touch with the Nazarenes – especially through the influence of Cornelius – but throughout his life he remained faithful to the great examples of the Renaissance. Religious paintings take the center stage in Hofmann’s work; but he also created numerous portraits and pictures that depict mythological and historical topics."

~ This article is cited from: Wikipedia.org

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