Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem

An elderly, bearded man sits on a rocky ledge, his head resting in one hand, wrapped in a blue cloak with fur trim and a richly patterned garment at his side. In front of him lies a metal tray with gold objects and a scroll, while a hazy landscape and distant city appear to the left, bathed in a warm, diffuse light. The scene is rendered with Rembrandt’s characteristic chiaroscuro, using deep shadows, a limited earthly palette, and soft, tactile brushwork that creates a contemplative, somber mood.