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The Storm on the Sea of Galilee
The only maritime work by Rembrandt depicting a biblical scene in which Jesus calms the storm on the Sea of Galilee, saving fourteen men aboard the boat. The painting dynamically portrays the dramatic struggle of man against the elements and divine intervention.
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:
1633
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Execution technique:
oil on panel/canvas
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Location:
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, MA, USA (stolen in 1990, not recovered)
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Theme:
baroque, religious scene, storm, sea, miracle, Jesus Christ, apostles
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting shows the tension between human helplessness in the face of nature's forces and divine care; it symbolizes faith, hope, and the human condition in the face of danger and chaos.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpretation should consider the biblical context, baroque compositional dynamics, and the deep emotions and drama expressed in the scene.See other works by this artist
Self-Portrait with Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
- Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn
- Year: 1635
