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March 2, 2026

Rijksmuseum reveals painting to be early work by Rembrandt

17th-century Dutch master’s Vision of Zacharias in the Temple to go on display this week

Rijksmuseum reveals painting to be early work by Rembrandt

TL;DR

  • A 1633 painting, 'Vision of Zacharias in the Temple,' has been identified as an authentic Rembrandt.
  • The work was previously attributed to Rembrandt's workshop and thought to be lost.
  • The Rijksmuseum confirmed the attribution through advanced scanning, pigment analysis, and expert review.
  • The painting was acquired by its current owners' father in 1961.
  • The find is significant as 'workshop' paintings are worth significantly less than authentic Rembrandts.
  • The Rijksmuseum will exhibit the painting, adding to its collection of 25 Rembrandts.

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