The Life and Times of Rembrandt

The Life and Times of Rembrandt by Hendrik Willem Van Loon is a comprehensive biography of the renowned Dutch painter, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. The book delves into the life of the artist, exploring his upbringing, education, and early career, as well as his later years and the legacy he left behind.Van Loon's biography provides a detailed account of Rembrandt's artistic development, from his early years as a student in Leiden to his rise to fame as a master painter in Amsterdam. The book also explores the social and cultural context in which Rembrandt lived and worked, including the political and religious upheavals of the seventeenth century in the Netherlands.In addition to its focus on Rembrandt's life and work, The Life and Times of Rembrandt also provides a broader perspective on the art and culture of the Dutch Golden Age. Van Loon discusses the work of other artists and writers of the period, as well as the social and economic factors that contributed to the flourishing of the arts in the Netherlands during this time.Overall, The Life and Times of Rembrandt is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the greatest artists of all time, as well as the cultural and historical context in which he lived and worked.1930. Van Loon gives us the thrilling story of the great artist whose famous signature R.V.R. on any picture makes it priceless. He tells about the son of a Dutch miller who rose to fame, who tasted the fruits of success and prosperity and sank to the trials of bankruptcy and utter want. A lavish spender, a generous giver, a constant friend to all in need, he found himself alone when he needed friends most. Six drunken grave diggers lowered his cheap coffin into the earth. The book is full of high spirit, eager thinking, laughter, scorn, reason, kindness, observation, shrewdness, courage, love of adventure, confidence in processes of the mind, and interest in the methods of the heart.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.