The Storm on the Sea of Galilee

Rembrandt van Rijn

Created:

Movement:

1633

Baroque

key Notes:

Dramatic turbulence; Masterful chiaroscuro.

Dimensions:

160 cm × 128 cm

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Beginner

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story of the work:

"The Storm on the Sea of Galilee," painted by Rembrandt in 1633, depicts the biblical scene from the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus calms a storm while on a boat with his disciples. This painting, notable for its dramatic use of light and movement, was part of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum collection in Boston until it was stolen in 1990 and remains missing.

Description of the work:

"The Storm on the Sea of Galilee" by Rembrandt, measuring 160 cm by 128 cm, depicts a dramatic maritime scene with a tumultuous sea and a small boat carrying Christ and his disciples. The composition is characterized by dynamic contrasts of light and shadow, with the figures rendered in vivid detail against the backdrop of a dark, swirling sky, capturing the intensity and chaos of the biblical narrative.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Manually Sourced

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