" The Scribe Shaphan Reading The Book Of Law To King Josiah"

Leonaert Bramer, also Leendert or Leonard (24 December 1596 – before 10 February 1674 (date of burial)), was a Dutch painter known primarily for genre, religious, and history paintings. Very prolific as a painter and draftsman, he is noted especially for nocturnal scenes which show a penchant for exotic details of costume and setting.  He also painted frescos which have not survived, as well as murals on canvas, few of which are extant.