Christ healing the sick: 'The hundred guilder print'
1649
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print by Rembrandt shows crowded scenes from Bible stories. It’s a single sheet covered in many small figures and moments. People from all walks of life appear—some healed, some arguing, some watching. The artist used a printing plate to stamp ink onto paper. At the time, owning a Rembrandt print like this cost as much as a big oil painting. Only serious collectors could afford it. The print became famous for its detail and storytelling. Next time you’re near London, see it yourself at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
