Brush with Greatness: Rembrandt Van Rijn

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Through the perspective of a fictional young student named Mariska, readers explore the life and artistry of 17th-century master Rembrandt Van Rijn. The narrative reveals his early education at a Latin school, the biblical influences on his art, and the techniques he mastered, particularly in capturing light. Mariska discovers the scale of his monumental works, including a massive painting of men preparing for battle, and learns about his innovative etchings that allowed for multiple reproductions. The book is enriched with beautiful reproductions of his notable paintings and etchings.