Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (1621–1674) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, poet, and etcher, best known as one of Rembrandt’s most devoted pupils, whose biblical and historical scenes often mirrored his master’s dramatic style. 

Artistic Style

• Rembrandtesque Influence: His works often resembled Rembrandt’s in subject matter, chiaroscuro, and composition—so much so that some were mistaken for Rembrandt’s.
• Biblical Themes: Specialized in Old and New Testament scenes, such as Christ in the Temple (1662) and Haman and Mordecai (1665).
• Portraiture: Excelled in portraits later in life, including the portrait of Isaac Commelin (1669).
• Genre & History: Painted guardroom scenes, soldiers’ merrymaking, and mythological subjects, showing versatility beyond biblical art.

Josef and his Brothers