Crucifixion: Small Plate c. 1634

Editor: This etching, "Crucifixion: Small Plate" by Rembrandt, is so moving. The figures around the cross seem overcome with grief. What social narratives do you see reflected in this piece? Curator: The figures certainly convey a range of emotions, but consider also who is represented, and who is not. How might Rembrandt's inclusion, or exclusion, of certain social groups be a commentary on power and marginalization? Editor: That's a great question. It makes me rethink the whole scene. Thank you! Curator: The power of art lies in its ability to provoke these critical dialogues.