The Complete Etchings of Rembrandt: Reproduced in Original Size (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

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Rembrandt is revered not only as a painter, but as a supreme master of drawing and etching as well. His work in etching spanned most of his career and embraced the wide variety of subjects he pursued in his painting: portraits, landscapes, biblical scenes, pictures with allegorical and mythological themes, and more. This comprehensive collection accommodates Rembrandt’s complete etchings — over 300 works — shown in their original size. They have got been reproduced straight away from a rare collection famed for its pristine condition, fresh, clean impressions, rich contrasts, and brilliant printing.
Among the etchings included are: Self portrait drawing at a window (1648); Abraham’s sacrifice (1655); Christ preaching [“The undered-guilder print”] (ca. 1643–49); Christ crucified between the two thieves [“The three crosses”] (1653); The return of the prodigal son (1636); The three trees (1643); Faust (ca. 1652); Jan Six (1647); The great Jewish bride (1635); The strolling musicians (ca. 1635).
The etchings are reproduced in their actual size relatively than from reduced photographs, which can depart significantly in quality from the originals. Fourteen oversize etchings, reproduced in reduction inside the book, are also included at full size on three sheets placed in a pocket in the back of the book.
This handsome volume is full of information critical to fully appreciating the unusual images it accommodates. Detailed captions point out features of special interest and provide vital information such as title, signature, date, collection, Bartsch number, state of impression reproduced, and total number of states. Also included are a chronology of Rembrandt’s life and etchings, a discussion of the technique of etching in his time, and a very good bibliography. Art lovers, scholars, students of etching, and somebody with an interest in Rembrandt and his work will find in this beautiful book a rare and exciting visual experience.


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