Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (July 15, 1606 – October 4, 1669) was a Dutch draughtsman, painter and printmaker. An innovative and prolific master in three media, he is generally considered one of the greatest visual artists in the history of art and the most important in Dutch art history.
Unlike most Dutch masters of the 17th century, Rembrandt's works depict a wide range of style and subject matter, from portraits and self-portraits to landscapes, genre scenes, allegorical and historical scenes, biblical and mythological themes as well as animal studies.
In his works he exhibited knowledge of classical iconography, which he molded to fit the requirements of his own experience; thus, the depiction of a biblical scene was informed by Rembrandt's knowledge of the specific text, his assimilation of classical composition, and his observations of Amsterdam's Jewish population.[7] Because of his empathy for the human condition, he has been called "one of the great prophets of civilization".
1. Rembrandt, Self-Portrait
Medium: mezzotint
2. Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol: the Larger Plate
Medium: etching, drypoint and burin
Dated: 1658
3. Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol: the Smaller Plate
Medium: etching, drypoint and burin
Dated: 1658
4. Saskia van Uylenburgh, the Wife of the Artist
Medium: oil on panel
Dated: 1634-1640
5. Jan Antonides van der Linden
Medium: etching, drypoint and burin
Dated: 1665
6. Bust of an Old Woman in a Furred Cloak and Heavy Headdress
Medium: etching
Dated: 1631
7. The Fourth Oriental Head
Medium: etching
Dated: 1635
8. Beheading of John the Baptist
Medium: etching
Dated: 1627
9. Head of an Old Man in High Fur Cap
Medium: etching
Dated: ?
10. The Second Oriental Head
Medium: etching
Dated: 1635
11. The Third Oriental Head
Medium: etching
Dated: 1635
12. Snub-Nosed Man in a Cap
Medium: etching
Dated: in or before 1630
13. Bald Man in a Fur Cloak
Medium: etching
Dated: 1630
14. Bald Man with Open Mouth, Looking Down
Medium: etching and burnin
Dated: 1630
Here are some interesting facts about Rembrandt:
- He was a big spender and liked to collect art and other items. For this reason he never had a lot of money despite his paintings being fairly popular.
- He liked dogs and put them in several of his paintings.
- He outlived his wife and his only son.
- His home in Amsterdam has been turned into the Rembrandt House Museum.
- The Night Watch is currently displayed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Famous quotes:
“Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.”
“Life etches itself onto our faces as we grow older, showing our violence, excesses or kindnesses.”
“Painting is the grandchild of Nature.”
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