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Rembrandt van Rijn

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch painter, artist and teacher. He is considered one of the greatest painters in European art history, and the most renowned in Dutch history.

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Who was the first art master that Rembrandt study under?

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.

How do you pronounce Rembrandt van Rijn?

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

Why did Rembrandt van Rijn use expressions of light and shadows in his paintings?

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

Who is the artist who painted The Kiss?

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

What was Rembrandt?

Rembrandt is his first name! His full name was Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn.

What was Rembrandt influences?

He was the first important painter to paint in a 'naturalistic' style, using perspective, which was a huge step ahead from the largely two-dimensional and stilted paintings until then. He was also one of the first to work in (and develop) oil painting. A third - typically 'Renaissance' characteristic was that he was one of the first to sign his paintings instead of painting anonymously like practically all painters until then.

Who was the portrait 'Lady with Ermine' painted for?

Painted in 1585, by Nicholas Hilliard and on show in Hatfield House, the portrait shows an ermine standing on her lower arm. The ermine is a symbol of royalty, and it wears a crown around its neck. The crown is a symbol of majesty and purity. The Queen can be seen to be wearing the Three Brothers, a jewel made of three diamonds in a triangle around a pointed diamond. It was said to be of her most loved jewels. Beside the Queen rests the Sword of State symbolising justice, and she holds an olive branch to symbolise peace.

What was Rembrandt Van Rijn style of painting?

A Flemish artist is an artist from Flanders. Here is what Wikipedia says about Flanders: Flanders (Dutch: Vlaanderen) has historically been a region overlapping parts of northern Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. Today, Flanders often designates the Flemish Community, which includes the Brussels-Capital Region, or the Flemish Region, which does not.

What did Rembrandt become famous for doing?

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 !

What kind of paint do you use for laminate?

The best paint you are likely to find is 'melamine' based paint. I use it a lot for cupboard doors. - Frankly, I wouldn't bother painting a countertop because no paint will stand up to daily use as a countertop and it will soon look tacky.. It's very easy to buy a sheet of laminate and fit it . Many stores sell 2x 4 sheets now.

What style of work did Hannah Hoch do?

Hannah Höch was one of the leading German dadaists. In her later days she changed into Surrealism but also Realism.

Where would one travel to see Rembrandt prints and paintings?

One can find paintings by Rembrandt from the following sources: Wikipedia, BBC, Science, New York Times, National Trust, Rembrandt Painting, National Gallery.

How much is a Rembrandt reproduction painting worth?

Rembrandt paints himself as one of the characters in the portrait, signifying that he himself was complicit in the execution of christ. as one involved in raising the cross, rembrandt acknowledged his complicity, as a sinner, in the death of christ. he even painted himself in the picture in his then current clothing. powerful presentation of spiritual reality: "all we like like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way. but the lord has laid upon him the iniquity of us all." isaiah 53 truly, it is the sin of god's people that required the death of the son of god. amen.

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In case the question is about the monetary value, it can not be assessed until the painting is up for sale, which it will never be.

Why did Rembrandt draw himself portrait?

He did not DRAW it, he PAINTED it. Self portraits are good practice.

Who is the black actress in the Rembrandt commercials?

I think she is Bianca DeGroat, who also did CyberChase on PBS and some other commercials.

How many paintings did Rembrandt van Rijn paint?

Opinions vary. It was originally claimed that he made over 700 paintings, but the Rembrandt Research Project reduced this number to around 250. Museums often claim the higher figure. The debate about the authenticity of some of his works continues, and the attribution of many may never be settled. He also produced approximately 300 etchings, and 1400 drawings.

What subject matter did Rembrandt use?

Excerpt, and some sites: Rembrandt's subject matter was as diverse as Amsterdam and he etched myriad intimate observations from everyday life including scenes of beggars, children, animals, and various people at their professions. Many of these "genre" pieces capture the same psychological intenseness as his commissioned portraits. http://www.franklinbowlesgallery.com/SF/Artists/Rembrandt/Pages/sf_rembhome.html In the cases of The Musicians, The Mummers and The Drummers we are able to see how Rembrandt used the reflections to double the subject matter. There are nearly eighty other examples of this procedure that could be cited among Rembrandt's drawings.

http://www.saverembrandt.org.uk/cms/content/view/1/32/

What are two paintings Rembrandt specialized in?

Definitely the most famous is 'The Night Watch'. The other two is a matter of personal choice, since so many of his works are famous. Perhaps 'The Blinding of Samson' and 'The Man with the Golden Helmet', even though the latter may be a work by his pupils or assistants.