Christ Docente (The teacher)

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The statue's masterful execution has been extensively discussed in terms of both chronology and subject identification. Its young face, framed by long curly hair, wears a tunic and pallium, holds a scroll in its left hand, while its right arm, though incomplete, is tautly tensed. The statue sits on a separate seat, connected to it by a pin, with legs terminating in lion's paws, the back of which is draped and features a cushion. The young man's face, characterized by distinctive eyes and lips slightly parted, presents an intriguing contrast between its smooth, delicate modeling and the dynamic flow of his hair. His feet are clad in footwear that leaves his fingers free. The statue rests on a trapezoidal plinth, adorned with two strips and a groove on its front side and part of its hips, while the rest remains unfinished - a detail suggesting the work may have been placed within a niche.