Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee Panel #6249
by Rembrandt
A masterwork of Baroque intensity, this depiction of Christ calming the storm captures Rembrandt’s psychological acuity and dramatic command of light and shadow. The scene unfolds with theatrical urgency as the boat lists sharply under the weight of crashing waves. Each disciple embodies a distinct emotional arc—terror, resignation, pleading—as Christ remains the lone figure of composure. The tight composition and atmospheric depth create a visual crescendo that underscores divine authority over nature’s fury. This iconic scene evokes themes of spiritual turbulence and trust, rendered in a style that fuses narrative clarity with expressive dynamism.
Paintings like those by Rembrandt make good additions to a home, an office, or even a library.
