Unfortunately, Jacob did not benefit from the training he received in Italy, and his style remained stilted and morose. ... Lastman was especially impressed by the works of Caravaggio and developed a style that focused on the outstanding qualities of Caravaggio: bold naturalism; dramatic power; and the magical depth created through the interplay of light and shadow. ... Rembrandt's early portraits are often very close in style to the work of Cornelis van der Voort and of Thomas de Keyzer. ... As the Baroque period developed and literacy became more of a norm, Rembrandt, like so many othe...

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