Christus verdrijft de handelaren 1606 - 1674

Leonaert Bramer's "Christus verdrijft de handelaren" (Christ Drives the Merchants from the Temple) is a dynamic drawing depicting the biblical scene of Jesus clearing the merchants from the Temple. Executed in a loose, expressive style, the drawing captures the energy and drama of the moment as Christ, depicted with a whip in his hand, drives the merchants from the Temple. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Bramer's skill in capturing both the physical and emotional intensity of the scene, using expressive lines and a limited palette to convey the chaos and righteous anger of the moment. This drawing is a testament to Bramer's talents and a captivating portrayal of a significant biblical event.