Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves: 'The Three Crosses'

Rembrandt van Rijn

1653-c.1660

drypoint

Cleveland Museum of Art

A dramatic, high-contrast drypoint print depicts a crowded crucifixion scene with three figures on crosses, surrounded by numerous onlookers and soldiers on horseback. Strong diagonal lines of light emanate from the central cross, illuminating parts of the chaotic scene.