Description
Christ with a Staff presents a calm, frontal figure in a deep red robe, his hands gathered around a slender staff. Painted by a follower of Rembrandt, the work uses a dramatic contrast of light and shadow, with the face and pale neckline emerging from the dark setting.
Long hair, softly modeled features and the quiet placement of the hands create an atmosphere of contemplation. A column rises behind the figure, giving Christ with a Staff a measured architectural setting without distracting from the expression.
Learn about the printing process in our guide to giclée prints. Explore the Rembrandt print collection, or view Head of Christ (style of rembrandt).
