Brush with Greatness: Rembrandt Van Rijn

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Through the eyes of a fictional young student, Mariska, readers explore the life and artistry of 17th-century painter Rembrandt Van Rijn. The narrative reveals his early education at a Latin school, highlighting how biblical lessons shaped his art. Mariska discovers Rembrandt's exceptional skill in manipulating light, learned from his first teacher, and his monumental painting depicting men preparing for battle. The book includes beautifully arranged reproductions of his early and renowned works, alongside insights into his etching process for wider distribution.