LIFE OF A DUTCH MASTER
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (born July 15, 1606 in Leiden, †October 4, 1669) is considered one of the most important and well-known Dutch Baroque artists. His work fell into the era of the Golden Age, when the Netherlands experienced a political, economic and artistic heyday. Rembrandt studied with Pieter Lastman, opened his first studio in Leiden in 1625 and soon attracted attention. In 1631 he moved to Amsterdam, where he developed into a celebrated artist.
WORLD'S FAMOUS WORK
THE NIGHT
WATCH
Many of Rembrandt's works are characterized by strong light-dark contrasts, which is why he is considered a Master of Chiaroscuro.
Woman, probably a Beresteyn member
Great icons of art, such as Dürer’s Young Hare, Fra Angelico’s angels or Bruegel’s intimidating creatures, stunningly refurbished.
Man, probably a Beresteyn member
Rembrandts portrait of most likely Cornelis van Beresteyn a wealthy burgomaster of Delft, with its restrained pose and sober expression, cites a tradition of Spanish royal portraits of the mid-1500s.
In the portrait of the preacher Johannes Wtenbogaert at the age of 76, Rembrandt focuses on the wrinkled face, eyes and white collar. The black clothing and background are barely worked out.
Portrait of
Ariaentje Hollaer
Adriaantje Hollaer was born in Rotterdam as the daughter of a merchant and married to Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh. Her portrait from 1642 was featured on the Dutch banknote for 100 guilders.
Portrait of Philips Lucasz
Philips Lucasz. of Middelburg was Councillor of the Dutch East Indies and commander of a trade fleet. He and his wife were painted by Rembrandt in 1635 during a stay in Amsterdam.
PORTRAIT OF ELISABETH BAS
Big scale art craft on concrete and other monumental walls. Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Canaletto and hundred of other Masters reinvented at large.
THE ANATOMY LESSON
OF DR. TULP
Rembrandt was an absolute master of painterly composition, of light and realistic of the expression of his characters.
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