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Parkwest
Posted: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 4:43:25 PM
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Although better known for his paintings, Rembrandt is considered one of the greatest etchers of all time. Do you have any interesting information regarding his etchings?

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Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 2:52:11 PM
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"Try to put well in practice what you already know; and in so doing, you will in good time, discover the hidden things which you now inquire about." ~ Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (July 15, 1606 – October 4, 1669)

Today, July 15th, is Rembrandt's 403rd birthday!

Who was Rembrandt? Most art lovers would answer that he was a painter. A Baroque Master. An emotive genius whose works come to life through a dramatic interplay of shadow and light.

But a printmaker? Fewer people realize that Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn revolutionized the medium. He painted portraits to make a living; he created etchings to test his boundaries...Read More



Do you have a favorite work of art or quote by Rembrandt? Share it here!
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danceislife
Posted: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 1:24:15 PM
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Most of Rembrandt’s etchings fall into one of five categories: Biblical subjects, self-portraits, portraits, landscapes and genre scenes. These genre scenes frequently depicted street people, or ‘beggars.’

Obviously, all of Rembrandt’s etchings are impressive, but I find his genre scenes the most interesting. My favorite is Beggar Woman Leaning on a Stick.
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