Rembrandt van Rijn, the greatest master of the Dutch Golden Age, created a prolific and innovative body of paintings and etchings, having an immense influence on the course of Western art and inspiring new genres in painting. The Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing digital readers to explore the works of the world’s greatest artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Rembrandt’s complete paintings in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
* The complete paintings and etchings of Rembrandt van Rijn — fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order
* Includes reproductions of rare works
* Features a special ‘Highlights’ section of plates, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information
* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore Rembrandt’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books
* Hundreds of images in stunning colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders
* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings and etchings
* Easily locate the works you want to view
* Features two bonus biographies, including Bell’s seminal study on the artist - immerse yourself in Rembrandt's turbulent life
* Scholarly ordering of plates into chronological order
CONTENTS:
The Highlights
ANNA ACCUSED BY TOBIT OF STEALING THE KID
SELF-PORTRAIT, 1630-31
THE ANATOMY LESSON OF DOCTOR TULP
PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST JACQUES DE GHEYN
FLORA
DESCENT FROM THE CROSS
BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST
THE PRODIGAL SON IN THE TAVERN
SELF-PORTRAIT, 1640
PORTRAIT OF AGATHA BAS
THE NIGHT WATCH
THE HOLY FAMILY WITH ANGELS
SUSANNA SURPRISED BY THE ELDERS
PORTRAIT OF HENDRICKJE STOFFELS
A WOMAN BATHING
SLAUGHTERED OX
THE STAALMEESTERS
SELF-PORTRAIT WITH PALETTE AND BRUSHES, 1665
THE JEWISH BRIDE
The Paintings
CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS
The Etchings
CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF ETCHINGS
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ETCHINGS
The Biographies
REMBRANDT by Mortimer Menpes
REMBRANDT VAN RIJN by Malcolm Bell