Rembrandt : Life and Work
“Rembrandt: Life and Work” by Jakob Rosenberg, published by PHAIDON in 1980, offers an in-depth exploration of the life and artistry of one of the most significant Dutch artists. This 4Rev Ed edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The book begins with an examination of Rembrandt’s life and its influence on his art, followed by detailed discussions of his portraits, landscapes, Biblical scenes, and genre works, all of which are accompanied by reproductions of the paintings, etchings, and drawings.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the various categories of Rembrandt’s work, highlighting the unique challenges associated with each. The final chapters provide a comprehensive overview of Rembrandt’s style and technique, situating him within the context of his contemporaries. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of art history and criticism, offering insights into the complexities of Rembrandt’s contributions to the arts.
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Professor Rosenberg begins his study of the greatest of all Dutch artists with a chapter on his life and its relationship to his art. In chapters on portraits, landscapes, Biblical scenes and genre, he discusses the paintings, etchings and drawings (which are reproduced alongside the text) and characterizes the problems peculiar to each category. The final chapters are devoted to a general discussion of Rembrandt’s style and technique and of his place among his contemporary artists.
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