Rembrandt - Gladys Schmitt - Bog

Rembrandt: A Novel is a work of historical fiction written by Gladys Schmitt. The book is centered around the life of the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt van Rijn. The novel takes readers on a journey through Rembrandt's life, from his early years as a struggling artist to his rise to fame and fortune.The book is divided into three sections, each focusing on a different phase of Rembrandt's life. The first section explores his youth and early career, including his apprenticeship with the painter Pieter Lastman and his eventual move to Amsterdam. The second section follows Rembrandt's rise to fame as a portrait painter and his complex relationships with his patrons, including the wealthy and powerful De Witt family. The final section of the book delves into Rembrandt's later years, including his financial struggles and personal tragedies.Throughout the novel, Schmitt weaves together historical facts with fictionalized characters and events to create a vivid portrait of Rembrandt's life and times. The book is rich in detail, providing readers with a glimpse into the art, politics, and social customs of 17th century Holland. It also explores themes such as love, loss, and the nature of artistic genius.Overall, Rembrandt: A Novel is an engaging and well-researched work of historical fiction that will appeal to anyone interested in art history or the life of one of the greatest painters of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.