There is undeniable romance to the tale of a great but misunderstood artist, whose fame arrives only after a tragic, penniless death.
Rembrandt: From Rags To Riches And Back Again
As a painter, etcher, and draughtsman, Rembrandt is a sun among the stars of the Dutch Golden Age. Then as now, he was considered among the most skilled artists of all time. Despite the enormous success, however, the Dutchman would see his coffers emptied, his once-booming workshop closed, and his home and possessions auctioned off before the end.
Brutal, direct, and intimate, Rembrandt’s self-portraits offer a fascinating window into his private world, chronicling the many ups and downs of his …
The Dutch Golden Age (1575-1675) produced a remarkable outpouring of artistic genius. This period in Dutch history produced the likes of Rembrandt, …
There is little to learn about Vermeer’s personal life, and that may be because very few interesting or exciting events happened to him. He seems to …
Pieter Bruegel the Elder was the first of a prolific dynasty of Flemish painters. With his vivid portrayals of peasants, minutely detailed …