Belshazzar's Feast

"Belshazzar's Feast" by Rembrandt, housed in the National Gallery, London, is a significant example of his effort to establish himself as a master of large Baroque religious painting. Created between 1635 and 1638, it features dramatic composition and intense emotion, characteristic of the Baroque style. Painted on canvas using oil paints, the work depicts the biblical story of Belshazzar's feast, capturing themes of divine judgment and human folly. The painting exemplifies Rembrandt's mastery of light and shadow, emphasizing the emotional gravity of the scene.