Rijksmuseum reveals painting to be early work by Rembrandt

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Senay Boztas in AmsterdamMarch 2, 2026 at 02:17 PM

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A 17th-century painting, previously attributed to Rembrandt's workshop, has been identified as an early work by the Dutch master himself. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam announced the rediscovery of "Vision of Zacharias in the Temple," dated 1633, after two years of hi-tech scanning and expert analysis. The painting, owned by a European couple who inherited it, had been misattributed since the 1960s. The Rijksmuseum's investigation included pigment matching, X-ray fluorescence scans, and wood panel dating, all confirming Rembrandt's authorship. The painting depicts the biblical story of Zacharias and the archangel Gabriel. The rediscovery is considered extraordinary, with the painting now set to be exhibited at the Rijksmuseum.

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