Artwork
The Tribute Money
The Tribute Money is a print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1941.654
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
The Tribute Money is a print by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated to around 1635, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a biblical scene where Jesus engages in a discussion with a Pharisee over a coin, capturing a pivotal moment of interaction.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt's use of detail emphasizes the emotional expressions of the figures, contributing to a realistic representation. The work showcases the artist's application of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth and volume.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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