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Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was a 17th century Dutch painter (1606-1669), printmaker, and draughtsman.
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The Windmill https://clevelandart.org/art/1941.657
This artwork, titled "The Windmill" by Rembrandt, is an etching that captures the rustic charm and intricate detail of a windswept Dutch landscape. The piece reflects Rembrandt's mastery in depicting light and shadow, showcasing the windmill as a dominant feature in a serene and finely depicted environment.
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Joseph Telling His Dreams https://collections.artsmia.org/art/55360/
His hair still tousled from sleep, young Joseph can't wait to share his dream, which foretells that his father and brothers will bow down to him (Genesis 37:5-11). Commanding center stage, he is too lost in his tale to notice his father's disbelief and his brothers' disdain. As their remarkably varied expressions imply, the brothers are moving ever closer to ridding the household of the precocious "dream-master."
November 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Old Man with Beard, Fur Cap, and Velvet Cloak https://clevelandart.org/art/1926.478
This etching by Rembrandt features an elderly man draped in a luxurious velvet cloak and adorned with a textured fur cap. The artist’s masterful play of light and shadow highlights the intricate details of the man's solemn expression and richly rendered attire, showcasing Rembrandt's skill in capturing character and mood.
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Rape of Proserpina https://www.wikiart.org/en/rembrandt/rape-of-proserpina
"Rape of Proserpina," often attributed to Rembrandt, masterfully illustrates the dramatic abduction of the goddess Proserpina by Pluto, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing emotion and movement. The painting uses deep chiaroscuro to enhance the intense interaction between the figures against a dark, atmospheric background, typical of Rembrandt's style.
November 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Christ's Body Carried to the Tomb https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/249457
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, John Witt Randall Fund
November 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Belshazzar's Feast https://www.wikiart.org/en/rembrandt/belshazzar-s-feast-1635
"Belshazzar's Feast" by Rembrandt depicts the biblical tale of King Belshazzar witnessing the mysterious writing on the wall, a moment laden with drama and divine intervention. Rembrandt's masterful use of chiaroscuro highlights the king's astonishment and the tense reactions of his court as they witness the ominous message.
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Tobias Cured With His Son https://www.wikiart.org/en/rembrandt/tobias-cured-with-his-son-1636
This piece, attributed to Rembrandt, depicts the biblical story of Tobias being healed, bathed in dramatic chiaroscuro typical of the artist's masterful use of light and shadow. The intimate scene is enriched with expressive figures and a tender moment of familial care, underscored by Rembrandt's signature emotional depth.
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A Man with a Large Beard and a Low Fur Cap https://www.wikiart.org/en/rembrandt/a-man-with-a-large-beard-and-a-low-fur-cap-1631
This etching by Rembrandt depicts a contemplative man with a voluminous beard and a distinctive low fur cap, showcasing the artist's masterful use of line and shadow. Rembrandt's intimate portraiture often explores the subtle expressions and moods of his subjects, capturing human complexity with remarkable depth.
November 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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The Angel Departing from the Family of Tobias https://www.artic.edu/artworks/29065/
Clarence Buckingham Collection
November 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Abraham Francen https://collections.artsmia.org/art/55747/
By one estimate, 1.5 percent of the Netherlandish population-some 30,000 people-had portraits made in the seventeenth century. That number included an apothecary named Abraham Francen. This detailed print reflects Rembrandt's affection for his dear friend, who lived in the modest neighborhood where Rembrandt moved in 1658 after his insolvency. Francen helped the artist with his financial troubles and even became guardian to Cornelia, the child Rembrandt had with his housekeeper, Hendrickje Stoffels. As his surroundings and the album on his desk attest, Francen collected art of all kinds but had a special fondness for prints.
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Portrait of an Old Man https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/231830
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Nettie G. Naumburg
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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An Artist Drawing from the Model https://www.wikiart.org/en/rembrandt/an-artist-drawing-from-the-model-1648
"An Artist Drawing from the Model" is a detailed etching by Rembrandt, showcasing an intimate studio scene where an artist observes a sculpted model for inspiration. The piece reflects Rembrandt’s mastery in capturing the dynamic between observation and creation, emphasizing meticulous detail and the textured interplay of light and shadow.
November 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Baerte Martens, Wife of Herman Doomer https://www.wikiart.org/en/rembrandt/baerte-martens-wife-of-herman-doomer
This portrait by Rembrandt depicts Baertgen Martens, the wife of Amsterdam-based cabinetmaker Herman Doomer, showcasing the artist's masterful use of light and texture. The subject is captured with a serene expression, wearing a traditional Dutch collar, highlighting Rembrandt’s exceptional attention to detail and character portrayal.
November 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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The Star of the Kings: A Night Piece https://www.artic.edu/artworks/49037/
Rembrandt likely knew Jan van de Velde the Younger’s dark yet straightforward rendition of the Twelfth Night festivities, in which the artist bathed his star-singers in sufficient lantern light so that their features could be made out. In contrast, Rembrandt submerged his revelers in pitch blackness, with only a glimmer of light emanating from their star. Carrying it was an important role (here assumed by a child), and at the end of each verse, pulling a rope set the star in motion. Rembrandt suggested a second group of singers in the far left, clustered around their own tiny, bright star. The Charles Deering Collection
November 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Joseph Telling His Dreams https://www.artic.edu/artworks/48950/
The Charles Deering Collection
November 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Self-portrait in studio attire https://www.wikiart.org/en/rembrandt/self-portrait-in-studio-attire
In "Self-portrait in studio attire," Rembrandt depicts himself in a loose robe and broad-brimmed hat, characteristic of his casual studio wear. This piece highlights his introspective nature and mastery of line work, reflecting his interest in self-representation and authenticity.
November 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Self-Portrait https://www.europeana.eu/portal/record/2021672/resource_document_mauritshuis_840.html?utm_source=api&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=j4AoMQNzp
No seventeenth-century artist made as many self-portraits as Rembrandt did. This self-portrait dates from 1669, the year Rembrandt died, so it may be the last he painted. The expressive freedom of style shows that Rembrandt was certainly not exhausted at the end of his life. The way he painted the face with strong brushstrokes is remarkable. With thick layers of paint that are almost modelled, Rembrandt suggests a man of flesh and blood. This is a true masterpiece.
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Portrait of a Boy in Profile https://collections.artsmia.org/art/55352/
William II of Orange?
November 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Holy Family in the Carpenter's Shop https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/293809
The Maida and George Abrams Collection, Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Promised Gift
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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A Young Woman Trying on Earings https://www.wikiart.org/en/rembrandt/a-young-woman-trying-on-earings
In "A Young Woman Trying on Earrings," Rembrandt skillfully captures the intimate moment of a woman delicately adjusting her jewelry, bathed in his signature use of warm, rich light and shadow. The artwork reflects the Dutch master's ability to convey emotional depth and realism, a hallmark of his portraiture.
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Portrait of Philips Lucasz https://www.wikiart.org/en/rembrandt/portrait-of-philips-lucasz-1635
Rembrandt's "Portrait of Philips Lucasz" showcases his mastery of chiaroscuro and his remarkable ability to capture the nuances of human expression through light and shadow. Painted in 1635, this work illustrates the Dutch Golden Age's refined attention to detail, highlighted by the intricate lace collar and the dignified poise of the subject.
November 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Landscape https://www.wikiart.org/en/rembrandt/landscape
This landscape, attributed to Rembrandt, captures a brooding and atmospheric scene dominated by a sweeping, dramatic sky over a softly lit countryside. The blending of light and shadow highlights Rembrandt's mastery of chiaroscuro, creating a dynamic interplay that accentuates the natural serenity and grandeur of the landscape.
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Self-portrait https://www.wikiart.org/en/rembrandt/self-portrait-1633
This self-portrait by Rembrandt, from 1633, showcases his masterful technique in capturing both physical likeness and emotional depth. The use of chiaroscuro highlights the artist's introspective gaze, set against the richly textured background.
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Elsje Christiaens Hanging on a Gibbet https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/459255
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Return of the Prodigal Son https://clevelandart.org/art/1922.278
Return of the Prodigal Son
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM