Rembrandt van Rijn

Caravaggio and Rembrandt both masterfully employed chiaroscuro to enhance their narratives, but their subject matter often differed. Caravaggio focused on dramatic biblical scenes and everyday life, using stark contrasts of light and shadow to evoke emotional intensity and realism. In contrast, Rembrandt's work often delved into introspective portraits and historical themes, utilizing softer light transitions to convey depth and a sense of humanity. While both artists used light to guide the viewer's eye, Caravaggio's approach was more theatrical, whereas Rembrandt's was contemplative and atmospheric.

The painting by Rembrandt that was refused after commission is "The Night Watch" (1642). Originally titled "The Militia Company of Frans Banning Cocq," it was commissioned by the Amsterdam militia but faced criticism for its unconventional composition and portrayal of the subjects. The rejection stemmed from the expectations of the time for formal group portraits, which Rembrandt subverted through his dynamic use of light and movement. Despite the initial refusal, "The Night Watch" is now celebrated as one of his masterpieces.

Rembrandt made the lieutenant and captain shine above the rest, and still show the other people in the background. The painting itself was almost an advertisement for the company.

There is no way of assessing the value of a work of until it is up for sale, and this painting may not be. It may interest you, though, that last year (December 2009) one of his paintings were sold for $33.2 million. It is called Portrait of a man, half-length, with his arms akimbo painted in 1658.
There is no way of assessing the value of a work of art until it is up for sale.

Her name was Neeltgen Willemsdochter van Zuytbrouck

Using oil paint on canvas, looking at himself in a mirror.

In Holland: Hals, Vermeer, de Hooch, van Ruisdael.

In Italy: Bernini the sculptor, also Poussin and Claude Lorrain who were both French.

In Spain: Ribera, Zurbaran, Murillo and Velazquez.

In Flanders: Jordaens, Rubens and van Dyck.

And many more.

Oil paint on canvas. The Metropolitan Museum now classifies this painting as 'Style of Rembrandt'.

One of his pupils, Gerard Dou, in his young days painted rather similarly.

In the 17th century: 1606-1669.

They did not all of a sudden. He still got a lot of commissions after 1642. Click link below and see 'Gallery' for a select few and notice the years they were painted.

Detailed and emotionally charged

He belongs to the Dutch Baroque.

Rembrandt's painting 'A girl with a Broom' was painted in color.

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Alexis and Megan Stier

The monetary value of a painting can not be determined until it is up for auction. This is the most famous painting in the Rijksmuseum Museum and it is doubtful it will ever be up for sale. Another way to determine monetary value is to look at recent auction prices for similar works by Rembrandt.

t is not certain where Vermeer was apprenticed as a painter, nor with whom, but it is generally believed that he studied in his home town.He owned some paintings or drawings by Carel Fabritius so it was suggested that Fabritius was his teacher. Another theory is he may have been taight by Abraham Bloemaert.

There is an audio link to a Dutch pronunciation site here: Click link below!

Phonetically spelled out: foh ray...thts d dutch way! othawise in English it wud b van ray

Because of the masterful way he handled light and darkness in his paintings.

Dutch Baroque.

'The Kiss' was painted by Gustav Klimt and the woman whose name he uttered with his dying breath.