Saskia died in 1642 soon after Titus's birth, probably from tuberculosis. Rembrandt's drawings of her on her sick and death bed are among his most moving works.[23] During Saskia's illness, Geertje Dircx was hired as Titus' caretaker and nurse and also became Rembrandt's lover. She ...
Birth Sign Cancer Birthplace Leiden, Netherlands DEATH DATE Oct 4, 1669 (age 63) #34,581 Most Popular Boost About Masterful Dutch Golden Age painter and print-maker. His best-known works include The Night Watch, Bathsheba at Her Bath, and numerous self-portraits. Before Fame In his ...
Known for his self-portraits and biblical scenes, Dutch artist Rembrandt is considered to be one of the greatest painters in European history.
Personal tragedy struck the master with the death of Hendrickje in 1663 and of Titus in 1668. Rembrandt lived for one more year, survived by Cornelia, his and Hendrickje's only child. Achievement The universal appeal of Rembrandt's art rests upon its profound humanity. His surpassing ...
Rembrandt's Nose: Of Flesh and Spirit in the Master’s Portraits Published by D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers.By Michael Taylor. The year 2006 marked the 400th anniversary of the birth of one of the greatest portrait painters that ever lived, the Dutch seventeenth-century master, Rembrandt...
While not every single creator and craftsman can make such a great impact on art or the world, their efforts have given birth to some truly magnificent and unique works. In an effort to create a more meaningful understanding, as well a deeper appreciation, of the nuances, techniques, and ...
From 100 years of Bauhaus to 350 years since Rembrandt's death, a host of landmark art events and exhibitions are open around Europe this year. John Ruskin 200th England This year is also the bicentenary(200 周年纪念) of the birth of John Ruskin, the art critic, writer and reformer. ...
From 100 years of Bauhaus to 350 years since Rembrandt's death, a host of landmark art events and exhibitions are open around Europe this year.John Ruskin 200th England This year is also the bicentenary (200周年纪念)of the birth of John Ruskin, the leading English art critic, writer and...
The 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death is an opportune time to draw further attention to an artist who is already one of the Rijksmuseum’s greatest draws. How did you set about devising something a bit different? Rembrandt is a kind of national hero, besides being a great internationa...
1 The burial register on the death of one of his children refers to a signboard with a tulip at his house.1 He choose a tulip for a coat of arms and the name “Tulp” became his family name.1 After his tenure as Praelector Anatomiae of the Amsterdam Guild of Surgeons (1628–1653)...