Christ Preaching (The Hundred Guilder Print)
1649
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christ Preaching (The Hundred Guilder Print) is a 1649 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a group of people gathered in a dimly lit space, listening to a central figure who stands out with a glowing aura. Some people kneel, others stand or lean forward, while a few look down or toward the speaker. The setting looks rough, like a cave or a rocky shelter, with shadows and flickering light adding drama. The central figure’s face is calm but intense, while the crowd’s expressions range from curiosity to awe. Notice how the artist used dark lines and shading to create depth, making some areas almost black while others glow softly. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how Rembrandt made this print.
