Michel Rembrandt

1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-78310-074-3
Verlag: Parkstone International
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 199 Seiten

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) has long been considered one of the greatest artists in European history. His paintings have launched imitations and homages, including best-selling novels, a recent TV series, and even a handful of popular films. Now, for the first time, this lovely text by Émile Michel is paired with carefully curated selections from Rembrandt's portfolio to illuminate the history and work of this celebrated master of light.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Michel, Émile

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Content;4
2;The Beginning of his Career;7
2.1;His Education;7
2.2;First Works Done in Leyden;10
2.3;First Encouragements;18
2.4;Amsterdam;30
3;A Dutch Painter;40
3.1;The Theatres of Anatomy;40
3.2;Achievements;48
3.3;A Healthy Business;56
3.4;Meeting Saskia;64
4;Success;80
4.1;The Expertise of the Master;80
4.2;The Beginning of Fame;84
5;Rembrandt’s Reputation and Saskia’s Death;102
5.1;Rembrandt’s Increasing Fame;102
5.2;Saskia’s Death;118
6;A Strenuous Twilight;128
6.1;Rembrandt’s Financial Difficulties;128
6.2;Exile;144
6.3;The Syndics;148
6.4;His Last Years;156
7;Conclusion;178
8;Biography;192
9;Index;194