\paperw19995 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \f1 This painting illustrates a biblical passage in which Balthasar, the king of Babylonia, is feasting with his dignitaries and
concubines, eating off gold and silver dishes stolen from the temple in Jerusalem, when an incomprehensible inscription suddenly appears on the wall and terrifies the sovereign. Rembrandt carefully conveys the emotions of the figures through their facia
l expressions and gestures. The detail of the overturned goblet of wine is especially beautiful.