The prophet Zachariah in the temple

My name is Isabella, and I will be your guide today through one of our most impressive paintings: "The Prophet Zachariah in the Temple." This painting is very, very old! It was painted a long, long time ago, way back in 1650 by a very talented artist named Rembrandt van Rijn. nn Can you say Rembrandt van Rijn? nn This painting shows us a prophet named Zachariah. Do you know what a prophet is? A prophet is like a messenger who talks to God and shares his messages with others. nn Now, Zachariah is an old man with a long white beard, and he's inside a temple. A temple is like a special house where people go to pray. Zachariah is wearing a white robe and a beautiful golden cape. Doesn't he look important? He's reading a very special book, and it looks like it's glowing! Maybe the light is coming from heaven! nn What do you think Zachariah is reading in his book? nn ---