Rembrant

Harmenszoon
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van Rijn
(1606-1669)

Dutch-Protestant
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 Descended from Jewish ancestry;

 His compassion to masses and poor people

was shown all through his lifetime;
 He translate the human nature into canvas in
lifelike and theatrical quality; and
 Often used compassion of Christ and
apostles to propagate divine virtues.
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 Brilliant execution of chiaroscuro is quite

unorthodox since light comes no definite source.
 It became effective enough to convey emotions
and characters of his subject.
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 He also painted the coming of Dutch

businessmen escorted by soldiers in a public
venue known as The Nightwatch.
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Characteristics of his Artworks
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1. Rembrandt meticulously washed the countenance of his

subjects to reveal the character accordingly. Light,
which enveloped the scenario of his subjects, comes
from nowhere (tenebrism). This is a subtle technique to
put emphasis on the character and to send off a soft
mood of the atmosphere. The overall effect is a
theatrical element where subjects appear as composed,
noble, and dignified (i.e., The Nightwatch).
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2. The juxtaposition of light and dark spaces is

always kept in balance. Unity is achieved
through the rational positioning of shapes
according to perspective.
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3. He uses thick paints in rough texture

to convey firm yet elegant forms.
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Prepared by:

Sean Michael
Demdam