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Christ Driving the Moneychangers from the Temple
The painting depicts a biblical scene in which Christ drives out merchants and moneychangers from the temple, condemning them for desecrating the holy place. The composition is intense, full of drama and typical of Rembrandt's use of light and shadow, which highlight the emotions and tension of the scene.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
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Date of birth and death
15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669
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Natinality
Dutch
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Style
Dutch Golden Age, Baroque, masterful chiaroscuro, psychological realism
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Significant works
The Night Watch, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, The Jewish Bride, Self-portraits, The Hundred Guilder Print
Information about the work
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Year:
1626
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
private collection
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Theme:
religion, biblical scene, cleansing of the temple, morality
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work shows the conflict between spirituality and materialism, referring to divine justice and a reprimand for transgressions.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret as a Baroque moral-religious illustration, showing the strength and determination of Christ and the tension between holiness and desecration.See other works by this artist
Self-Portrait with Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
- Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn
- Year: 1635
