Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) never left his homeland of the
Netherlands but in his massive body of painting, drawing, and
etching, he changed the course of Western art. His prolific oeuvre
encompasses religious, historical, and secular scenes, as well as
one of the most extraordinary series of portraits and
self-portraits in history. Rembrandt's work foregrounds texture,
light, and acute observation. Like sudden, startling apparitions in
a shadowy street, his subjects are illuminated against deep, dark
backgrounds and rendered with immense physical as well as
psychological scrutiny. Whether biblical or mythological figures,
powerful patrons, or fellow citizens, each subject is bestowed not
only with meticulous facial features but also with the intrigue of
thoughts and feelings so that even age-old narratives such as the
bible story of David and Bathsheba find a new level of human drama.
Rembrandt also left one of the most extensive series of
self-portraits of any artist, chronicling his own face from his
youth to the year of his death. Rembrandt's rise coincided with the
blossoming of the Dutch Golden Age, an era of prosperity in the
Netherlands. He was encouraged by wealthy patrons, but was above
all driven by a profound fascination with people. In this book, we
tour some of Rembrandt's key paintings, etchings, and drawings to
introduce his techniques, inspirations, and exceptional
achievements. From the Baroque Belshazzar's Feast to the
world-famous Night Watch we uncover a world of deep, rich tones,
masterful draftsmanship, and a remarkable sensitivity for the human
condition. About the series Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series
has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever
published. Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features: a
detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the
artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance a
concise biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory
captions
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