Christ driving the money changers from the temple 1635

Rembrandt van Rijn’s 1635 etching, "Christ driving the money changers from the temple," depicts a dramatic scene from the Bible. The etching shows the moment Jesus, in the center, overturns tables and drives out the money changers and animal sellers who were desecrating the temple. The powerful, dynamic composition and chiaroscuro lighting are characteristic of Rembrandt’s work. The work is a masterpiece of 17th-century Dutch etching and a testament to Rembrandt’s skill in representing both the physical and emotional aspects of a biblical story. The etching is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.