An illustrated exploration of the artist, Rembrandt van Rijn, his life and context, with a gallery of 300 of his finest works. This is a fascinating biography that explores his early years, his personal life and the historical context of the early 17th century. It analyzes his creative progress and the artistic influences that led him to develop his work from the grand Baroque to a less exuberant style.
Rembrandt
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Ros Ormiston is an independent art historian. She is a lecturer and author with a wide range of interests in art, architecture and design history. Since 2002, she has been a visiting lecturer at Kingston University, London, teaching art and architectural history. Her published books include Alphonse Mucha: Masterworks; William Morris: Artist, Craftsman, Pioneer; and in this series, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.