Rembrandt was a brilliant artist, but definitely a product of his time and culture.
As for Bible Illustrations, I am more edified by Tissot, even though more “sophisticated” art critics might consider his work to be “Sunday School Kitsch”.
Oils were a new medium in Rembrandt’s day, and he was a master at it, especially when painting faces.
Perhaps that is why you liked the “Handwriting” painting, because the emotions on the face of the king were so compelling.
Some artists, I don’t “get” at all.
Thank you!