“Christ in the Storm on the Lake Genezareth” is a captivating painting by the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt Van Rijn. Born on July 15, 1606, in Leiden, Netherlands, Rembrandt was a Dutch Baroque painter and printmaker, one of the greatest storytellers in the history of art. This painting, created in 1633, is among the largest and earliest of Rembrandt’s works. It depicts the biblical event in which Jesus calmed the storm on Lake Genezareth, also called the Sea of Galilee. The painting showcases a dramatic seascape in which Christ and his followers are embroiled in a struggle to gain control of their boat during an intense storm. The disciples, panic-stricken, awaken their slumbering Master: Jesus. His response is both commanding and serene. With authority over nature itself, He rebukes the elements, and instantly, the tempest subsides. The painting is noteworthy for its contrast of dark and light throughout, with two-thirds of the painting in darkness. Light emanates from the upper left of the painting, and a glimpse of the blue sky may be seen through the store. As the scene moves toward the right, the boat and the crew are thrown back into shadow. The close-up treatment of the subject and the painting’s overall composition are evocative of a print by Adriaen Collaert. The painting remains missing since its theft in 1990.