BUT A POOR REFLECTION: Art and the Bible

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Art and the Bible

Defenitely a site to add to your bookmarks: Art and the Bible (Carol brought this to my attention). This site is a great source if you want to know more about biblical themes in art. Being a Dutchman, I had to select a piece of art from our famous master painter Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, of course. This is an etching depicting The Good Samaritan at the Inn. By the way, I have no idea what the doggie is doing there...

etching, 1633
Rijksprentenkabinet, Amsterdam
scripture link: Luke 10:33

3 comments:

Anonymous said...: Great link, Paul...my thanks to Carol. (The dog has my curiosity up, too!); 5/17/2007 1:29 pm
Anonymous said...: I was wondering about the dog as well. Looks a little uncomfortable for sure.; 5/18/2007 7:46 pm
Paul said...: Somebody wrote that the dog is there to show Rembrandt's opinion about the (lack of) hospitality of the inn keeper who wanted money...; 5/18/2007 10:00 pm

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