Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem

oil on panel, 1630

The crestfallen Prophet Jeremiah rests his weary, old head on his hand. He laments Jerusalem going up in flames – in the background – whose destruction he had prophesied. Rembrandt heightened the sense of drama with powerful contrasts of light and dark. He derived the prophet’s bearded head from one of the old men he often etched around this time.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-3276
  • Dimensionsheight 58 cm x width 46 cm