Jews in the Synagogue (B., Holl. 126; H. 234)

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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Jews in the Synagogue (B., Holl. 126; H. 234)
etching, 1648, a very good impression of the second state (of three), trimmed to the plate mark, a short repaired tear at the upper left corner, a thin spot at the lower left sheet edge verso, otherwise in good condition
P., S. 73 x 132 mm.

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Lot Essay

The traditional title of this work was given by Gersaint, the first cataloguer of Rembrandt's prints in the eighteenth century. Munz in his later catalogue suggested a much more interesting interpretation, seeing it as a depiction of Judas returning the thirty pieces of silver. Judas is the central figure, a pariah spurned by the groups of figures either side who whisper conspiratorially about him.

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