REMBRANDT'S THEMES

Rembrandt van Rjin (16061669) was among the few celebrated old masters who enjoyed considerable freedom in his choice of subject ma tter. Living and working in the Protestant Netherlands, he painted largely for private patrons and the open market, selecting his ow n subjects in the hope of finding buyers. Although he depicted biblical, historical, and mythological themes in emulation of the gre at artists of the past, his subjects often focus on fundamental human experiences and emotions that transcend their literary sources . Even wh...[Read more]