Prevailing scholarship has tried to discredit the idea that the self-portraits stemmed from any particular inner need, but Chapman counters by presenting fascinating evidence that they represent a conscious and progressive quest for individual identity in a truly modern sense. H. Perry Chapman, in my view, gives us the Rembrandt we need in the 1990s. Her arguments are balanced, well documented, and vigorously pursued. . . . This book traces his life and career and analyzes his paintings, including his unique handling of light, which would change the course of art forever. Clear, detailed look into the painting methods of Rembrandt Clear, open-minded, intelligent, detailed, and written with expert knowledge and love of the subject.
Figures are high quality, very relevant, and informative.
Wetering writes as a scientist with an artist's eye. Read for the latest scientific insight's into Rembrandt's working methods and for greater appreciation of Rembrandt's abilities and works. 1994 Readers witness the joys and rigors of the creative life as Rembrandt guides them through a hypothetical weekend of his career illustrated by his own work and vintage photographs. A biography of Rembrandt describes the artist's childhood, his apprenticeship with a painter, his job at the court of the Prince of Orange in the Hague, and his success. Explores such art topics as style, composition, color, and subject matter as they relate to twelve works by Rembrandt.