Focusing on Rembrandt's artistic techniques and studio practices, this comprehensive exploration reveals the balance between his innovative freedom and traditional craftsmanship. Ernst van de Wetering delves into the artist's working methods and intellectual approach, addressing critical questions of authenticity and art history. Enhanced by around 350 illustrations, including numerous color reproductions, the book serves as a significant tribute to Rembrandt's impact on the art world.
Volume V of A Corpus of Rembrandt Paintings focuses on small-scale history and genre paintings, revealing Rembrandt's artistic ambitions and studio practices. It employs a thematic approach to distinguish Rembrandt's works from those of his apprentices, while exploring essential painting principles discussed by 17th-century theorists.
Volume IV of A Corpus of Rembrandt Paintings focuses on Rembrandt's self-portraits, with Ernst van de Wetering providing a detailed analysis of his techniques and the workshop environment. The book includes a thorough examination of each painting, supported by high-quality images and modern imaging results, making it essential for art institutions.
The book offers an in-depth analysis of Rembrandt's artistic process, providing readers with a unique perspective on the painter's techniques and intentions. Esteemed scholars praise it as an essential resource for understanding Rembrandt's work, emphasizing its richness and depth. The author, Ernst van de Wetering, draws on extensive knowledge to explore the nuances of the artist's life and creations, making it a valuable reference for anyone interested in Dutch art and Rembrandt's legacy.
The ongoing debate among art historians centers on identifying which 17th-century paintings attributed to Rembrandt were genuinely created by him. This question emerged during the artist's lifetime and continues to provoke discussion, highlighting the complexities of art attribution and the legacy of Rembrandt's style.
Rembrandt's Paintings Revisited - A Complete Survey
736 pages
26 hours of reading
This comprehensive survey explores the entirety of Rembrandt's painted works, offering insights into his artistic evolution and techniques. It delves into the historical context of his creations, highlighting key themes and influences that shaped his style. The book includes detailed analyses of individual pieces, showcasing the depth and complexity of Rembrandt's artistry. With revised interpretations and illustrations, it serves as a valuable resource for both art enthusiasts and scholars interested in the master painter's legacy.
The Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was one of the greatest draftsman of all time. Even small and quick sketches reveal his incomparable skill in capturing compositions, figures, groups, human gestures, facial expressions and landscapes with just a few strokes. Although some of Rembrandt's drawings served as preparatory studies for paintings and etchings, most are conceptual works in which he investigated motifs of movement and expression, recording ideas for his own works and those produced by pupils in his studio. Encompassing works from Rembrandt's entire career, this compact and exquisitely produced monograph presents the full spectrum of the genres and materials used in the drawings. In addition, recent scholarship has revealed that many drawings once attributed to Rembrandt were in fact done by his pupils. Of the 126 drawings in the important Berlin collection from which this volume draws its illustrations, only 55 are still considered original works by the master. Each of these is presented here within a scholarly text by Holm Bevers. As well, a selection of 25 drawings by Rembrandt's pupils is examined in light of the most recent research.
