Biblical Art Series: Rembrandt (Part 1)

Personally, I know very little about classical art or paintings, their styles, their histories and so on. However, I recognize the beauty of these classical paintings. Like music, paintings have a way of expressing feelings and thoughts that words alone sometimes don't do.  So, I decided to start a small series on classical biblical art. I think I'll start with the very talented works of the 17th Century Dutch painter, Rembrandt. His paintings are deep and reflective, though one could say that his depictions of Biblical events were certainly locked within his own contemporary cultural context. Be Blessed. 

Here are some paintings on the life of Christ:

Adoration of the Shepherds

Adoration of the Magi

Presentation of Jesus in the
Temple (1631)

Simeon with  the Christ-Child in
the Temple (1669)

Flight From Egypt (1627)

Portrait of Christ (1650)

Storm on the Sea of Galilee

Return of the Prodigal Son

Christ Driving the Money Changers From
the Temple (1625)

The Raising of Lazarus (1631-32)

Christ Before Pilate

Raising of the Cross (c. 1633)

Christ on the Cross

Descent From the Cross

Doubting Thomas (1634)

The Supper At Emmaus (1648)

Ascension of Christ