Rembrandt Biography
Rembradnt was born in Leiden on July 15, 1606 - his full name Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. He was the son of a miller. Despite the fact that he came from a family of relatively modest means, his parents took great care with his education. Rembrandt began his studies at the Latin School, and at the age of 14 he was enrolled at the University of Leiden. The program did not interest him, and he soon left to study art - first with a local master, Jacob van Swanenburch, and then, in Amsterdam, with Pieter Lastman, known for his historical paintings. After six months, having mastered everything he had been taught, Rembrandt returned to Leiden, where he was soon so highly regarded that although barely 22 years old, he took his first pupils. One of his students was the famous artist Gerrit Dou.
Rembrandt moved to Amsterdam in 1631; his marriage in 1634 to Saskia van Uylenburgh, the cousin of a successful art dealer, enhanced his career, bringing him in contact with wealthy patrons who eagerly commissioned portraits. An exceptionally fine example from this period is the Portrait of Nicolaes Ruts (1631, Frick Collection, New York City). In addition, Rembrandt's mythological and religious works were much in demand, and he painted numerous dramatic masterpieces such as The Blinding of Samson (1636, Städelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt). Because of his renown as a teacher, his studio was filled with pupils, some of whom (such as Carel Fabritius) were already trained artists. In the 20th century, scholars have reattributed a number of his paintings to his associates; attributing and identifying Rembrandt's works is an active area of art scholarship
Summary
Rembrant was born on July 15th 1606. His birth name is Rembrant Harmenzon Vanrijin. He died on the 4th of october in 1669 at the age of 63. He was a dutch painter and etcher. Most people say he is one of the best painters. If you are wondering what he paints. He paints alot of portiraits.
Rembrandt moved to Amsterdam in 1631; his marriage in 1634 to Saskia van Uylenburgh, the cousin of a successful art dealer, enhanced his career, bringing him in contact with wealthy patrons who eagerly commissioned portraits. An exceptionally fine example from this period is the Portrait of Nicolaes Ruts (1631, Frick Collection, New York City). In addition, Rembrandt's mythological and religious works were much in demand, and he painted numerous dramatic masterpieces such as The Blinding of Samson (1636, Städelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt). Because of his renown as a teacher, his studio was filled with pupils, some of whom (such as Carel Fabritius) were already trained artists. In the 20th century, scholars have reattributed a number of his paintings to his associates; attributing and identifying Rembrandt's works is an active area of art scholarship
Summary
Rembrant was born on July 15th 1606. His birth name is Rembrant Harmenzon Vanrijin. He died on the 4th of october in 1669 at the age of 63. He was a dutch painter and etcher. Most people say he is one of the best painters. If you are wondering what he paints. He paints alot of portiraits.
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This is the Night Watch
With effective use of sunlight and shade, Rembrandt leads the eye to the three most important characters among the crowd, the two gentlemen in the centre , and the small girl in the centre left background. Behind them the company's colours are carried by the ensign, Jan Visscher Cornelissen.
The militiamen were also called Arquebusiers, after the arquebus. The arquebus , or "hook tube", is an early muzzle-loaded firearm used in the 15th to 17th centuries. Rembrandt has displayed the traditional emblem of the Arquebusiers in the painting in a natural way: the girl in yellow dress in the background is carrying the main symbols. She is a kind of mascot herself: the claws of a dead chicken on her belt represent the clauweniers (arquebusiers); the pistol behind the chicken stands for 'clover'; and, she is holding the militia's goblet. The man in front of her is wearing a helmet with an oak leaf, a traditional motif of the Arquebusiers. The dead chicken is also meant to represent a defeated adversary. The colour yellow is often associated with victory.
With effective use of sunlight and shade, Rembrandt leads the eye to the three most important characters among the crowd, the two gentlemen in the centre , and the small girl in the centre left background. Behind them the company's colours are carried by the ensign, Jan Visscher Cornelissen.
The militiamen were also called Arquebusiers, after the arquebus. The arquebus , or "hook tube", is an early muzzle-loaded firearm used in the 15th to 17th centuries. Rembrandt has displayed the traditional emblem of the Arquebusiers in the painting in a natural way: the girl in yellow dress in the background is carrying the main symbols. She is a kind of mascot herself: the claws of a dead chicken on her belt represent the clauweniers (arquebusiers); the pistol behind the chicken stands for 'clover'; and, she is holding the militia's goblet. The man in front of her is wearing a helmet with an oak leaf, a traditional motif of the Arquebusiers. The dead chicken is also meant to represent a defeated adversary. The colour yellow is often associated with victory.
Interesting Facts:
He was a Renaissance artist and the best subjects he liked to draw were either self-portraits or portraits of people he knows or is related to.
He was a Renaissance artist and the best subjects he liked to draw were either self-portraits or portraits of people he knows or is related to.
- Rembrandt was known as the most accomplished etcher ever.
- He liked dogs and included them in many of his paintings.
- He painted over 500 pictures and used light and dark colors.
- He got paid for his paintings but never seemed to have enough because he was a big spender.
- He made the people he painted seem alive, even more that a photograph could.
Words from the 1600s
you = thou
your = thou'st
to trust, to believe = trow
soon; gladly = lief
nearly; almost = nigh
truly; certainly; confidently = verily
to this place = hither
your = thou'st
to trust, to believe = trow
soon; gladly = lief
nearly; almost = nigh
truly; certainly; confidently = verily
to this place = hither
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2. Stormy Landscape
3. Philosopher in Meditation
4. The storm of Galilee
1. The sacrifice of Abraham
2. Stormy Landscape
3. Philosopher in Meditation
4. The storm of Galilee