Dickey, Stephanie S.
Rembrandt in Amsterdam: Creativity and Competition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300249934
- author:
- Dickey, Stephanie S.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 29.8 x 23.5 x 1.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rembrandt in Amsterdam Creativity and Competition is an in-depth examination of the artist's pivotal transition from his Leiden period to his renowned style. In 1631, Rembrandt moved to Amsterdam, where he was drawn into a stimulating environment that fostered his artistic growth. The city's affluent patrons and art market provided him with opportunities to develop his skills, leading to a significant evolution in his work. Lavishly illustrated, this volume offers a fascinating look into the creative community of 17th-century Amsterdam and its role in shaping Rembrandt's diverse output, including landscapes, genre scenes, history paintings, portraits, and printmaking. By exploring the artist's time in Amsterdam, readers can gain insight into his development as a master painter. Distributed for the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa Exhibition Schedule: National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa (May 14-September 6, 2021) Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main (Fall 2021).