Because of the masterful way he handled light and darkness in his paintings.
"Rembrandt, as we know, painted light in darkness, causing it to glow upon some one object or to bathe another in its waves; Vermeer, on the other hand, loved to paint darkness against light." ― Carl Lemcke
Rembrandt van Rijn, born 15th july 1506 in Leyden Holland. Successful during his lifetime and best known for his dramatic use of light and shadow in his paintings. He was also a prolific print maker. I have seen Rembrandts Portrait of his mother. It is in Wilton House in UK. I do not know much about art but it is Stunning with a capital S !
His use of space, light, and form. His work ranges from self portraits to religious themes as well as commissioned paintings like Night Watch. His son and mistress were often subjects in his works. I have seen several of his paintings and they seem alive.
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The cross light Rembrandt effect is still one of the most appealing ways in which to shoot a portrait.
Rembrandt is famous for his use of light and shadow. Usually his light source comes from one corner of his painting. He is also somewhat famous for his paintings of bible scenes. He has to his name over 300 etchings, 600 drawings, and over a thousand paintings. However, some of the paintings are those of his students that he added finishing touches to.
The play of light and shadow.
Rembrandt's glowing figure emerges from the dark background; Vermeer's figure is depicted in natural light.
"Rembrandt, as we know, painted light in darkness, causing it to glow upon some one object or to bathe another in its waves; Vermeer, on the other hand, loved to paint darkness against light." ― Carl Lemcke
Rembrandt van Rijn, born 15th july 1506 in Leyden Holland. Successful during his lifetime and best known for his dramatic use of light and shadow in his paintings. He was also a prolific print maker. I have seen Rembrandts Portrait of his mother. It is in Wilton House in UK. I do not know much about art but it is Stunning with a capital S !
His use of space, light, and form. His work ranges from self portraits to religious themes as well as commissioned paintings like Night Watch. His son and mistress were often subjects in his works. I have seen several of his paintings and they seem alive.
Shadows in the Light was created in 2006-11.
His chiaroscuro = handling of light and dark.
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There are many lessons in beauty that can be learned from the renaissance painting master, Rembrandt. There's the ease of the shading of the skin to finally glow in its natural tones from dark to light. There's the fresh whitening of the teeth and the almost lascivious luster of his nudes. Rembrandt's love of the natural body would even force withdrawal of the concept of obesity with his appreciation of the female form in all its expressions. To encounter the Rembrandt female form is to appreciate substance and beauty and the natural state of the human form as rich wonder.
The cross light Rembrandt effect is still one of the most appealing ways in which to shoot a portrait.