Rembrandt painted the large painting The Militia Company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq between 1640 and 1642. This picture was called De Nachtwacht by the Dutch and The Night Watch by SirJoshua Reynolds because by the 18th century the picture was so dimmed and defaced that it was almost indisti...
In addition, Rembrandt s mythological and religious works were much in demand, and he painted numerous dramatic masterpieces such as The Blinding of Samson (1636, Städelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt). Because of his renown as a teacher, his studio was filled with pupils, some of whom (such...
Known for his self-portraits and biblical scenes, Dutch artist Rembrandt is considered to be one of the greatest painters in European history.
The young Rembrandt painted this imposing and lively portrait in 1633, at a time when he was well on the way to becoming one of Amsterdam's most celebrated portrait painters. He signed the painting with his first name, Rembrandt. Man In Oriental Dress Musical Allegory This is an early work...
Rembrandt received a commission to provide art to the new city hall, but the work he painted,The Conspiracy of Claudius Civilis, was deemed unacceptable and sent back. Rembrandt subsequently reduced the huge 6.5 by 12-foot painting to a quarter of its original size to make it more marketable...
Rembrandt had known Saskia over a long period: two portraits of her are dated 1632 and three others 1633; in addition, in the same year he painted a portrait of Saskia’s sister. During the eight years of their union the image of the young woman animated his work both as a painter ...
Yes, Rembrandt painted scenes from the Bible. Despite the Calvinist injunctions against religious art in the Dutch Republic at that time, Rembrandt...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts can answer your tough ...
伦勃朗REMBRANDT REMBRANDT (1606—1669), versatile and prolific Dutch painter and etcher, whose monumental achievement marks the pinnacle of baroque art.伦勃朗（1606年至1669年），多才多艺和多产的荷兰画家与蚀刻画家，他不朽的成就标志着巴洛克艺术的高峰。Early Life. Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, the son...
the painter in the choice and treatment of his subject, no academies to prescribe rules. Left to himself, therefore, the artist painted the life of the people among when he lived and the subject which interested them. It was thus a living history that he painted,—scenes from the everyday...
Look at the translucent fabric of her bonnet wings, their edges painted with a single stroke. Look at her eyebrow and droopy eyelid, done with jabbing strokes. The slightly unfocused melancholy. The mood of poignant vulnerability. Everything softening the face of a tough old bird. Wistful ...