Doubting Thomas (1634)
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn 1606 – 1669
oil on panel (53 × 51 cm) — 1634
John 20:27 - Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.
Rembrandt depicts the well-known scene somewhat theatrical. By showing his wounds, Jesus takes away Thomas's incredulity.
Contrary to most other depictions, Thomas does not stick his hand into the wound. His doubts vanish when he sees the wound, just as John describes it in his gospel.
John himself is seen on the right. He appears to be sleeping, but that should be regarded as having deep inner thoughts.
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