Project Gutenberg 2005-12-03 Public domain in the USA. 177 Menpes, Mortimer 1855 1938 Menpes, Mortimer Luddington Hind, C. Lewis (Charles Lewis) 1862 1927 Hind, Charles Lewis Hind, Lewis Hind, C. L. (Charles Lewis) Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn 1606 1669 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Harmenszoon Rijn, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rembrandt Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Rembrandt" by Mortimer Menpes is a comprehensive examination of the life and work of the esteemed Dutch painter, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as both a biography and an art critique, delving into Rembrandt's artistic techniques, personal struggles, and legacy. Menpes aims to provide readers with a vivid understanding of Rembrandt's genius, particularly through color reproductions of his works that showcase the depth and richness often lost in traditional monochrome prints. In "Rembrandt," Menpes explores different facets of the artist's life, including his early triumphs and eventual decline, as well as the emotional weight behind his masterpieces. The book discusses Rembrandt's unique approach to light and shadow, as highlighted by his iconic works like "The Night Watch" and "The Anatomy Lesson." It details his relationships with family and contemporaries, illustrating how his experiences shaped his art. Menpes emphasizes the importance of understanding Rembrandt's context, revealing both the remarkable mastery displayed in his paintings and the poignant, human emotions that permeate his subjects. Through this engaging analysis, readers are invited to appreciate the complexities of Rembrandt not only as an artist but as a deeply flawed yet brilliant man. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669 ND Text Art Category: Biographies Category: Art 126163 2025-08-07T10:28:35.508373 text/html 121768 2020-12-13T07:52:15 text/html 3880572 2025-08-07T10:28:42.244327 application/epub+zip 3873353 2025-08-07T10:28:37.818428 application/epub+zip 114764 2025-08-07T10:28:36.259375 application/epub+zip 3969622 2025-08-07T10:28:45.403308 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3943043 2025-08-07T10:28:40.768330 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150463 2022-09-08T09:49:14.008034 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98848 2025-08-07T10:28:34.984388 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 98706 2020-12-13T07:52:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 98701 2020-12-13T07:52:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22024 2025-08-07T10:28:45.566299 application/rdf+xml 10859 2025-08-07T10:28:36.788343 image/jpeg 2932 2025-08-07T10:28:36.538355 image/jpeg 38609 2020-12-13T07:52:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 3697681 2020-12-13T07:52:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 38566 2020-12-13T07:52:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 3895349 2025-08-07T10:28:35.625362 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia