The Incredulity of Thomas ("Christ Appearing to the Apostles") 1656

Editor: This is Rembrandt van Rijn's etching, "The Incredulity of Thomas," also known as "Christ Appearing to the Apostles." It's so detailed for its size! The mood feels both reverent and a little chaotic. What strikes you most about this piece? Curator: It's the raw humanity, isn't it? Rembrandt captures that incredible moment of doubt giving way to belief. Notice how the light emanates from Christ, illuminating the scene, yet the faces remain etched with such earthly emotion. Almost as if, with Rembrandt, sacred history became touchable. Editor: Touchable, that's a great way to put it! Curator: It's the power of Rembrandt. To take something so ethereal and give it weight, give it skin, give it that incredible light. Editor: I hadn't thought about it that way, thanks. Curator: It's all about feeling, isn't it?