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REMBRANDT VAN RIJN
By Malcolm Bell
An introduction to the life and art of the great Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn, known for his portraits, self-portraits, historical subjects, and scenes of everyday life in Amsterdam (first published in 1901). Bell provides a detailed biography of Rembrandt. The study includes chapters on Rembrandt’s drawings, paintings and etchings.
Fully illustrated in a brand new format, including images from every stage in Rembrandt’s career, and a selection of his famous etchings.
Painters Series. In paperback with a full colour cover.
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CONTENTS
Note On the Text 10
Preface 15
Chronological Table 16
PART I. – REMBRANDT THE MAN 22 Chapter I. 23
Birth and Early Years
II. Art Education and Early Works 29
III. Days of Prosperity 36
IV. Days of Decline 49
PART II. – REMBRANDT THE PAINTER
V. Early Years (1627-1633) 79
VI. Time of Prosperity 89
VII. Years of Decline 97
PART III. – REMBRANDT THE ETCHER
VIII. The History of the Etchings 127
IX The Authentic Etchings 133
Bibliography 152
Catalogue of Works 155