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Rembrandt
"Rembrandt the Colossus of art! Let us bow before Rebrandt, and never
set anyone beside him!"
Rodin1
Bathsheba with King David's Letter
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Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (b. July 15, 1606, Leiden, Neth.--d. Oct. 4, 1669, Amsterdam), Dutch painter, draftsman, and etcher of the 17th century, a giant in the history of art. His paintings are characterized by luxuriant brushwork, rich colour, and a mastery of chiaroscuro. Numerous portraits and self-portraits exhibit a profound penetration of character. His drawings constitute a vivid record of contemporary Amsterdam life. The greatest artist of the Dutch school, he was a master of light and shadow whose paintings, drawings, and etchings made him a giant in the history of art.2 1 Rodin on Art and Artists Conversations with Paul Gsell Translated
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