The Story
Christ Taken before Caiaphas by Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Christ Taken before Caiaphas
Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)
Period
Baroque
Theme
Religion & Mythology
Medium
pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash, with white gouache
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
The Story
Christ Taken before Caiaphas by Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.