Rembrandt in Amsterdam

An in-depth examination of the crucial role that Amsterdam played in Rembrandt’s evolution as an artist

Around the age of 25, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) moved from his hometown of Leiden to Amsterdam, which was the commercial capital of northern Europe at that time. Considered a bold step for a fledgling artist, this change demonstrates that Rembrandt wanted to benefit financially from Amsterdam's robust art market. He soon married the cousin of a successful art dealer, and came into frequent contact with wealthy and sophisticated patrons who eagerly commissioned him to paint their portraits. The artist's style quickly evolved from the small, meticulous panels of his Leiden period to the broadly brushed, dramatically lit, and realistically rendered canvases for which he is renowned.
 
Rembrandt in Amsterdam explores this pivotal transition in the artist’s career and reveals how the stimulating and affluent environment of Amsterdam inspired him to reach his full potential. Lavishly illustrated, this volume offers a fascinating look into Amsterdam’s unparalleled creative community and its role in Rembrandt’s development of a wide-ranging brand that comprised landscapes, genre scenes, history paintings, portraits, and printmaking.

O examinare aprofundata a rolului crucial pe care Amsterdam l-a jucat in evolutia lui Rembrandt ca artist In jurul varstei de 25 de ani, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) s-a mutat din orasul sau natal Leiden la Amsterdam, care era capitala comerciala a nordului Europei la acel timp. Considerata un pas indraznet pentru un artist in devenire, aceasta schimbare demonstreaza ca Rembrandt a dorit sa beneficieze financiar de pe piata robusta de arta din Amsterdam.