Rembrandt van Rijn

artist bio

Rembrandt van Rijn was a Dutch Baroque painter and printmaker, considered one of the greatest visual artists in history. His contributions to art history include his mastery of light and shadow (chiaroscuro) and his expressive, emotionally resonant portraits and biblical scenes.

what you'll learn

Studying Rembrandt allows students to understand the dramatic use of light and shadow to create depth and emotion, as well as how to convey psychological complexity in portraiture. Students can also learn about the technical aspects of etching and painting with thick impasto.