Which Rembrandt painting depicts the mythological princess Andromeda chained to rocks?

Rembrandt’s painting depicting the mythological princess Andromeda chained to rocks is Andromeda Chained to the Rocks.

Rembrandt painted this work in 1630, early in his career, while he was working in Leiden. It portrays the moment before the hero Perseus rescues Andromeda from the sea monster sent by Poseidon. Rather than presenting an idealized classical beauty, Rembrandt made Andromeda appear frightened and vulnerable.

The painting is notable because the figure is shown alone, without Perseus or the monster appearing prominently in the composition. Rembrandt used strong contrasts of light and shadow to focus attention on Andromeda’s emotional distress. This dramatic treatment reflects his broader interest in biblical and mythological stories as human experiences.

The work is held by the Mauritshuis in The Hague. It is sometimes confused with later paintings of Andromeda by artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, whose version uses a more idealized style.