Rembrandt van Rijn, a master of the Dutch Golden Age in the seventeenth century, paved his way through history ultimately becoming one of the greatest painters in Western art. Rembrandt is attributed to over three hundred paintings–a third of that being self-portraits–and over one thousand drawings. That being said, every bit of success earned by Rembrandt was well earned. Truly a brilliant artist, Rembrandt excelled technically and intellectually. Rembrandt's art is know for being extremely personal with his work; despite the mastered, conventional skill of his technical abilities, Rembrandt was still able to evoke emotions through his artwork. .
Born in the city of Leiden in the Netherlands on July 15, 1606; Rembrandt began his studies at the world-renowned University of Leiden at the age of fourteen. From a young age, Rembrandt was aware of the academic life not being suitable for him. He left Leiden because it lacked the artistic talent he desired to study in Amsterdam in 1924 where he studied with Pieter Lastman. After his studies as a painter, Rembrandt returned to his home in Leiden to become an independent painter where he also shared a workshop with Jan Lievens. Rembrandt's career started after the Protestant Reformation, which proved to be difficult for artists as this was a time where churches no longer provided artists the opportunity to do commissions. Because of the lack of work, Rembrandt forced himself to create a name for himself as a painter of historical topics. Like a true Dutchman, Rembrandt refused to adopt the techniques of other great masters in Italy (as many artists were advised to do) because he believed that everything he ever needed to learn was available in his home country of The Netherlands.
Rembrandt began his career by taking commissions in The Hague, and painting portraits for families. The latter is how he met his wife, Saskia. Saskia came from a wealthy family and from there Rembrandt began to live lavishly, he bought a large house and many paintings by famous artists such as Raphael and Titian.
Life Rembrandt van Rijn was born in Leiden, Netherlands on July 15, 1606. ... Rembrandt van Rijn sold many of his possessions to pay off his debt. ... About one year later, on October 4, 1669, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn died. ... Impact Rembrandt van Rijn had a great influence on the art world today. ... Rembrandt van Rijn changed the way people viewed art. ...
Especially, Rembrandt van Rijn(1606-1669) who is one of the important baroque Dutch artists and he technically painted with the purpose of giving impression on it. ... According to Bazin, Rembrandt began to paint in 1623 and also, Rembrandt's style could be classified as the High Baroque with the subjects depicted as having "splendor and enjoying life." ... Also, this work is Rembrandt's most celebrated work. Rembrandt showed Cocq and his men in motion. ... Besides, Rembrandt used way of the classic proportion of 3 4 and Rembrandt's figures are established in a given sp...
The Visitation by Rembrandt Hermensz van Rijn and Still Life with Fruit, Vegetable and Dead Game by Frans Snyders, are the two pieces of art that will be further discussed in this paper. ... Both Rembrandt and Snyders worked in the Baroque stylistic period, which took place in Europe. The Visitation is a painting from 1640 by a Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn. ... "This picture may also relate to Rembrandt's private life in the fact that Elizabeth's face seems patterned after that of Rembrandt's mother, who died in 1640 when his wife, Saskia, was about to deliv...
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was born in Leyden, about 50 kilometres from Amsterdam, on the 15th of July 1606. ... Some critics have described Rembrandt's traditionally large family as struggling; however, there is no documented evidence that suggests that the van Rijn family was in anyway impoverished. ... His surname, van Rijn, suggests that his family had been established for generations in the same region near the Rhine River. ... Rembrandt's mother was Neeltgen (also called Cornelia) Willemsdochter van Zuytbrouck. ... The van Rijn family lived in the Dutch nation of United Pro...
"Self-Portrait, Aged 23," was painted by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) in 1629. ... As the title implies, Rembrandt as a young man is the only figure in the portrait. ... As is typical of many of Rembrandt's self-portraits, earthy colors are predominant. ... Along with the light, they help draw attention to Rembrandt's face in the middle of the portrait. ... The work reflects great historical and personal significance as well as displays Rembrandt's artistic talents....
Specific artists influenced by his work included: Artemisia Gentileschi, Rembrandt van Rijn, and Diego Vela¡zquez. ... Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) more commonly known as Rembrandt, was influenced by Caravaggio's sharp contrast of light and dark. ... Rembrandt's Self-Portrait as Saint Paul is a good example of his incorporation of tenebrism. ... Instead of putting a conventional halo upon his head, Rembrandt uses tenebrism and a yellow band woven into the white cloth to bring out an angelic quality. ...
Rembrandt could not have chosen a better time to move to the capital. ... It was this style that aided in Rembrandt's fame in such a short time frame. ... Between 1638-1640 Rembrandt received a commission to paint the militia company of Captain Frans Cocq and Lieutenant Wilhem van Ruytengurgh. ... Rembrandt's decline in the 1660s yielded few works for several speculated reasons. ... Rembrandt lost his home after financial battles and just managed to pay rent. ...
Both Caravaggio and Rembrandt were popular 17th-century artists that are known for their similar styles and methods. Caravaggio's unique style influenced many artists that came after him, including Rembrandt. ... The Calling of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio and The Night Watch by Rembrandt van Rijn are Baroque paintings that share styles from Caravaggio's influence, and engage the viewer while telling a story. ... Rembrandt's The Night Watch is a group portrait of a militia company led by Captain Banning Cocq. ... In relation to Caravaggio, Rembrandt adopted the use of tenebrism ...
Rembrandt and Velazquez Rembrandt and Velazquez were two influential artists in the 1600's. ... Rembrandt and Velazquez both painted distinctively. ... Rembrandt combined pen strokes with brushwork. ... Rembrandt showed no stereotypes in his works. ... Cararaggio, Adam Elsheimer, and Jan van Goyen inspired Rembrandt. ...
