Christ Driving the Moneychangers from the Temple 1626

Rembrandt van Rijn's *Christ Driving the Moneychangers from the Temple* (1626) depicts a scene of great drama from the New Testament. The painting focuses on the moment when Jesus, wielding a whip, confronts moneychangers who are profiting from the temple's sacred space. Rembrandt's masterful use of chiaroscuro, with deep shadows and dramatic light, emphasizes the intensity of the scene, adding to its emotional impact. The contorted faces and agitated bodies of the figures, including the stern and determined Jesus, convey the urgency and chaos of the moment. This intimate, close-up view of the event provides a visceral experience for the viewer, drawing them into the heart of the biblical story.