The Image Seen by Nebuchadnezzar 1655

Rembrandt van Rijn’s etching “The Image Seen by Nebuchadnezzar” (1655) depicts the biblical king in a moment of profound revelation. The etching’s masterful use of light and shadow creates a dramatic and atmospheric scene. The king, standing on a pedestal in a shadowy space, appears small and vulnerable, reflecting the gravity of his vision. Rembrandt's interest in depicting the human condition and the power of dreams is evident in this work, which is considered a masterpiece of his later period.