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Rembrandt's themes : life into art / Richard Verdi.
Fine Arts Library N6953.R4 V47 2014
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Verdi, Richard.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669--Criticism and interpretation.
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn.
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669--Themes, motives.
- Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669.
- Themes, motives.
- Criticism and interpretation.
- Genre:
- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
- Physical Description:
- xv, 307 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New Haven : Yale University Press, [2014]
- Summary:
- "Rembrandt van Rjin (1606-1669) was among the few celebrated old masters who enjoyed considerable freedom in his choice of subject matter. Living and working in the Protestant Netherlands, he painted largely for private patrons and the open market, selecting his own subjects in the hope of finding buyers. Although he depicted biblical, historical, and mythological themes in emulation of the great artists of the past, his subjects often focus on fundamental human experiences and emotions that transcend their literary sources. Even when working within the confines of specific commissions, Rembrandt managed to imbue his paintings with deeper, personal meanings. These works reveal the artist's profound humanity and at times reflect the circumstances of his life. This illuminating study explores some of the central themes of Rembrandt's paintings, drawings, and etchings: grand - love, sin, repentance and forgiveness, adultery, fatherhood, and the conflict between the generations - as well as mundane and idiosyncratic. It demonstrates how Rembrandt's subjects can offer new revelations about this complex artist."-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- The Leiden Years 9
- The Flight into Egypt 39
- The Presentation in the Temple 63
- Christ Disputing with the Doctors 81
- Jerome and Judas, Penitent Saint and Sinner 107
- The Healing of Tobit 135
- The Expulsion of Hagar 165
- The Return of the Prodigal Son 199
- Postscript: Painting to Order 237.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-288) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780300201536
- 0300201532
- OCLC:
- 862098391
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