The man of Gibeah 1646

"The Man of Gibeah" is a powerful drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn, created in 1646. This pen and brown ink work, housed in the British Museum, depicts a scene from the biblical story of the Levite and his concubine, a parable that highlights the dangers of unchecked sexual violence. Rembrandt's masterful use of line and shadow creates a sense of drama and tension, capturing the emotional turmoil of the scene and inviting viewers to contemplate the complexities of human nature.