The Pharisees Debating (Fragment from the Hundred Guilder Print)
1649
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a group of men in robes and turbans, gathered around a table. They're all looking at something, but we can't see what it is. The scene is set in a dark room, with only a little light coming in from the left side. The men are all dressed in similar clothes, with long robes and head coverings. They seem to be having a serious discussion, with some of them gesturing with their hands. The atmosphere is quiet and intense, with a sense of concentration. The artist who created this painting is Rembrandt van Rijn.
