Philosophy International Journal (PhIJ)

ISSN: 2641-9130

Conceptual Paper

Humility and Glory*

Authors: Esengrini S

DOI: 10.23880/phij-16000206

Abstract

Through an attempt to move past both a historicist and a critical approach, this essay provides an interpretation of Rembrandt’s gospel-themed paintings and engravings. Rembrandt’s close interaction with the New Testament thus constitutes one of the speculative peaks with which the Dutch artist was able to give shape to the spiritual tension that leads man to confront the appearance of God. More precisely, the humble attitude that man takes on is the most intimate condition of possibility that man has to open up himself to what is ‘other’ in the name of a destiny that concerns each of us. From this perspective, Rembrandt’s art opens a dimension within which man lives, insisting on it with that attitude of care capable of grasping the secret glory of all that is. Rembrandt’s last religious paintings, together with the engravings consecrated to the Passion and Resurrection of Christ are the culminating manifestation of the attempt to give shape to the encounter between man and his experience of immortality. 

Keywords: Rembrandt; Gospels; Existence; Truth; Humility and glory

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