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Rembrandt´s Themes: Life into Art
Richard Verdi
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Description for Rembrandt´s Themes: Life into Art
Hardback. Rembrandt van Rjin (1606-1669) was among the few celebrated old masters who enjoyed considerable freedom in his choice of subject matter. This study explores some of the central themes of Rembrandt's paintings, drawings and etchings: grand - love, sin, repentance and forgiveness, adultery, fatherhood, and the conflict between the generations. Num Pages: 224 pages, 60 colour images + 170 black-&-white illustrations. BIC Classification: ACQ; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 243 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1060.
Rembrandt van Rjin (1606–1669) was among the few celebrated old masters who enjoyed considerable freedom in his choice of subject matter. Living and working in the Protestant Netherlands, he painted largely for private patrons and the open market, selecting his own subjects in the hope of finding buyers. Although he depicted biblical, historical, and mythological themes in emulation of the great artists of the past, his subjects often focus on fundamental human experiences and emotions that transcend their literary sources. Even when working within the confines of specific commissions, Rembrandt managed to imbue his paintings with deeper, personal meanings. These ... Read more
Rembrandt van Rjin (1606–1669) was among the few celebrated old masters who enjoyed considerable freedom in his choice of subject matter. Living and working in the Protestant Netherlands, he painted largely for private patrons and the open market, selecting his own subjects in the hope of finding buyers. Although he depicted biblical, historical, and mythological themes in emulation of the great artists of the past, his subjects often focus on fundamental human experiences and emotions that transcend their literary sources. Even when working within the confines of specific commissions, Rembrandt managed to imbue his paintings with deeper, personal meanings. These ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
308
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300201536
SKU
V9780300201536
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About Richard Verdi
Richard Verdi is former professor of fine art and director of Barber Institute of Fine Arts, University of Birmingham.
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