Art in Context The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt

Discover the history of the Jewish community in 16th and 17th century Amsterdam, and learn how the Book of Esther was seen as a source of artistic inspiration for Rembrandt and his contemporaries. The first session of this two-part virtual course will explore a selection of paintings, prints, decorative objects, and Jewish ceremonial art in the Jewish Museum’s special exhibition The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt (March 7 – August 10, 2025) highlighting the vibrancy of Amsterdam in the 1600s. Next, take an in-depth look at the art of painter and printmaker Rembrandt van Rijn and learn more about printmaking techniques and the power of visual sources to spread information. 

Tickets: $30 General; $24 Jewish Museum members

Each tour is led by a Jewish Museum educator and is one hour in length including Q&A. Classes take place over Zoom.

Please note that this is a live virtual two-session class, which will not be recorded for later viewing. Ticket purchase includes both sessions on May 6 and 13.