Rembrandt van Rijn by Malcolm Bell
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"Rembrandt van Rijn" by Malcolm Bell is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and art of the renowned Dutch painter, Rembrandt, exploring both his personal and professional journeys. The narrative chronicles the various stages of his life, from his birth and education to his periods of prosperity and decline, ultimately shedding light on the complexities of his character and the evolution of his
art. The opening of the book sets the stage for Rembrandt's story by addressing the misconceptions surrounding his life, as previous narratives often painted him in a negative light. It introduces the difficulties and uncertainties regarding the details of Rembrandt's early years, including conflicting theories about his birth year and place. The text emphasizes the critical work of scholars who sought to correct misunderstandings about Rembrandt, portraying him as a resilient artist whose life was marked by both triumphs and tribulations. As the narrative unfolds, readers are ushered through his formative years, highlighting his artistic ambitions and the initial steps he took in pursuing a career in painting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bell, Malcolm |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669 |
| Title | Rembrandt van Rijn |
| Series Title | Great Masters in Painting and Sculpture |
| Credits |
Produced by Thierry Alberto, Júlio Reis, Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32661 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32661-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 702 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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