Rembrandt - Gladys Schmitt - Bog

Rembrandt: A Novel is a fictionalized account of the life of the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt van Rijn. Written by Gladys Schmitt, the book follows Rembrandt from his early days as a struggling artist to his rise to fame in the art world. The novel is set in 17th century Amsterdam, a time of great artistic and cultural flourishing, and explores the political, social, and religious tensions of the era.The story is told from multiple perspectives, including Rembrandt's own, as well as those of his friends, family, and patrons. Through these different voices, the reader gains insight into the complex and often turbulent life of the artist, as well as the people and events that shaped his work.The novel covers many of the key moments in Rembrandt's life, including his marriage to Saskia van Uylenburgh, his relationship with his mistress Hendrickje Stoffels, and his eventual decline into financial ruin. Along the way, we also see Rembrandt's interactions with other famous figures of the time, such as Jan Six and the philosopher Spinoza.Throughout the book, Schmitt weaves in details about Rembrandt's artistic process and the inspiration behind some of his most famous works, such as The Night Watch and The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp. The novel also explores the themes that Rembrandt tackled in his art, such as the human condition, mortality, and the role of religion in society.Overall, Rembrandt: A Novel is a richly detailed and engaging portrait of one of the greatest artists of all time. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 17th century Amsterdam and the tumultuous life of a man who continues to captivate and inspire us today.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.