Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple 1635

Rembrandt van Rijn's etching, "Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple" (1635), captures the dramatic moment described in the New Testament. The composition is filled with a flurry of activity, with Christ at the center, wielding a whip, driving the money changers and merchants out of the temple. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, focusing on the central figure of Christ while the surrounding figures recede into the shadows. The etching is a powerful example of Rembrandt's mastery of this technique and his ability to convey a sense of movement and emotion.