Mirjam Knotter, Gary Schwartz (eds), Rembrandt Seen Through Jewish Eyes: The Artist’s Meaning to Jews from His Time to Ours. Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press, 2023. ISBN 9789463728188. 280 pp. Also in Open Access.

Key Points

• To explore the impact and meaning of Rembrandt's art to Jewish audiences throughout history.
• Compilation of essays and analyses from various scholars
• Focus on cultural and historical contexts
• Examination of artistic interpretations
• Highlights Rembrandt's enduring relevance to Jewish identity
• Discusses diverse interpretations across time periods
• Illustrates interdisciplinary approaches to understanding art's cultural significance