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The Storm on the Sea of Galilee

Imagine a giant painting of a wild storm at sea, with Jesus calming the waves!

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Christ in the storm on the sea of Galilee PK-P-126.667

Christ in the storm on the sea of Galilee PK-P-126.667

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Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee 1695
Sea of Galilee
Sunrise on Sea of Galilee
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Christ and the apostles in the storm on the sea of Galilee. Mezzotint after Rembrandt.
CHRIST IN THE STORM ON THE SEA OF GALILEE BY REMBRANDT
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Rembrandt, The Storm on the Sea of Galilee
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Rembrant Storm On The Sea Of Galilee
Christ and the apostles in the storm on the sea of Galilee. Etching by J. Fittler after Rembrandt.

Key Facts

Location
Sea of Galilee, Israel.
Painting Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn.
Year Painted
1633.
Fun Fact
This is Rembrandt's only known painting of the sea.

Where is the Sea of Galilee?

The Sea of Galilee is a big lake in a sunny place called Israel. It's shaped like a pear and is surrounded by hills. Sometimes, the weather there can change super fast, making big waves and strong winds, just like in a story! It's a beautiful place where people have lived for a very, very long time.

A Famous Painting of a Big Scare!

A super talented artist named Rembrandt painted a picture of a wild storm on this sea. In the story, Jesus and his friends were in a boat, and a huge storm came up! The waves were so big, they looked like they could splash over a tall building. The boat was rocking and rolling, and everyone was scared, except for Jesus.

Jesus Calms the Storm!

In the painting, you can see Jesus looking very calm, even though the storm is crazy! He told the wind and waves to stop, and guess what? They did! The sea became peaceful again. This story is from a very old book, and it shows how powerful Jesus is. It's like he has a superpower over nature!

A Painting That Went Missing!

This amazing painting was stolen a long, long time ago from a museum in Boston. It's so famous that people are still looking for it! It's like a treasure hunt for a giant, beautiful picture. The painting is so big, it's almost as big as a small classroom!

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