The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple
William Holman Hunt · 1860
Why it's great
The young Jesus is surrounded by teachers in a temple, as his parents arrive to find him. Hunt spent years in the Holy Land to paint authentic costumes and architecture. It sold for an enormous sum at the time. It's a famous Pre-Raphaelite painting.
Where to see it
📍 Birmingham Museum and Art GalleryBirmingham, United Kingdom
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William Holman Hunt was born in London and, with Millais and Rossetti, founded the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1848. He traveled to the Middle East to paint biblical scenes with realistic backgrounds. His most famous painting is 'The Light of the World'. He died in London in 1910.
