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The image features a group of people depicted in an etching style. Various figures are shown in full body view, with some standing and others seated. Two men on the left are conversing, one holding a cane. Their faces are expressive with lined features, beards, and they wear long robes and distinctive hats. Another man in the background sits on a stone ledge, also dressed in flowing garments and a turban. To the right, two men are in discussion, one wearing a tall hat. The background shows architecture with large stone columns and high arched openings that create shadow and light contrasts.

Jews in the Synagogue

Rembrandt van Rijn · Dutch

1648

Medium
etching and drypoint
Classification
Print
Period
1601 to 1650
Image size
4942 × 2836px

Description

The image features a group of people depicted in an etching style. Various figures are shown in full body view, with some standing and others seated. Two men on the left are conversing, one holding a cane. Their faces are expressive with lined features, beards, and they wear long robes and distinctive hats. Another man in the background sits on a stone ledge, also dressed in flowing garments and a turban. To the right, two men are in discussion, one wearing a tall hat. The background shows architecture with large stone columns and high arched openings that create shadow and light contrasts.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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