Judah and Tamar c. 1640 - 1650

"Judah and Tamar" is a pen and brown ink drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated to circa 1640-1650, now located in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts the biblical story of Judah, a patriarch of the Jewish people, who is shown sitting with Tamar, a woman he had previously wronged. The drawing is characterized by Rembrandt's masterful use of light and shadow, as well as his expressive depiction of the figures. The composition is intimate, with the two figures almost touching, and the background is rendered with a great sense of depth, with a city scene appearing in the distance. This drawing is an example of Rembrandt's mastery of draftsmanship and his profound engagement with biblical narratives.