/ Was There Too

In a painting of the Crucifixion by the famous Dutch artist, Rembrandt, our attention is drawn immediately to the Cross and to Him who hangs there.

Then looking at the crowd gathered around the Cross, we note the attitudes and actions of these people. As our eyes drift to the edge of the picture, we see another figure standing in the shadow. This is Rembrandt himself. Rembrandt helping to crucify Jesus! How true that is according to Isaiah 53:5 "He was wounded for my transgressions."

'Twas I that shed the sacred blood,

I nailed Him to the tree,

 I crucified the Christ of God,

 I joined the mockery! 

I look again and in the shadows with Rembrandt, I too am there!