Author : Émile Michel
Publisher : Parkstone International
ISBN 13 : 164461782X
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (446 download)
Book Synopsis The ultimate book on Rembrandt by : Émile Michel
Download or read book The ultimate book on Rembrandt written by Émile Michel and published by Parkstone International. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As famous during his lifetime as after his death, Rembrandt (1606-1669) was one of the greatest masters of the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century. His portraits not only transport us back to that fascinating time, but also represent, above all, a human adventure; beneath every dab of paint the spirit of the model seems to stir. Yet these portraits are only the tip of the Rembrandt iceberg, which consists of over 300 canvasses, 350 engravings, and 2,000 drawings. Throughout his oeuvre, the influence of Flemish Realism is as powerful as that of Caravaggio. He applied this skilful fusion of styles to all his works, conferring biblical subjects and everyday themes alike with an unparalleled and intimate emotional power. Émile Michel remains a reference in Flemish painting. A result of years of research, Rembrandt: Painter, Engraver and Draftsman is one of his major works.