A masterful etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, this composition depicts the biblical scene of the Tribute Money, rendered with the artist's characteristic command of light and shadow through his skilled use of fine, expressive lines. Executed circa 1634, this good impression of the second state (of four) demonstrates Rembrandt's early virtuosity in printmaking, with touches of drypoint adding subtle richness and depth to the work. The interplay of dramatically lit figures against a darkened background exemplifies the chiaroscuro technique that would define Rembrandt's enduring legacy as one of the greatest etchers in the history of art.