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Rembrandt and the Jews: The Surprising Relationship

Nonetheless, the Nazis were equally enthusiastic about Rembrandt and his number one fan was Adolf Hitler, who perceived Rembrandt, for some reason, as the ideal example of an anti-Jewish artist. Even among those who generally don’t have an affinity for art, Rembrandt’s name is known and revered.

You Can’t Handle the Beauty of These Rembrandt Paintings

Stephen, 1625, Musée des beaux-arts de Lyon (By Rembrandt, Wikimedia Commons ) 2. David with the Head of Goliath before Saul, 1626-1627, Kunstmuseum Basel (By Rembrandt, Wikimedia Commons ) 3. Musical Allegory, 1626, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam (By Rembrandt, Wikimedia Commons ) 4.

Recreating Rembrandt - Extraordinary!

The Night Watch (or The Shooting Company of Frans Banning Cocq) is the common name of one of the most famous works by Dutch famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn. It is now being prominently displayed in the middle of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Holland, as the best known painting in its collection.

Interactive: 12 Fascinating Facts About "The Night Watch"

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was one of the most celebrated Dutch painters. Like many others of his time, he was also a prolific printmaker and draughtsman. He is considered perhaps one of the most important artists in history, and arguably the most important in Dutch art history.

Few of These Famous Stolen Paintings Were Never Seen Again

Self-portrait with Beret and Gathered Shirt (‘stilus mediocris’) by Rembrandt (By Rembrandt, Wikimedia Commons ) Stolen In: 2000 Recovered in: 2005 Current Status: Returned to the National museum, Stockholm, after being stolen along with 2 Renoir paintings in an armed robbery. 8.

Stunning Pictures Depicting the Stories of Greek Mythology

‘The Abduction of Ganymede’, by Rembrandt, 1635 (By Rembrandt, Wikimedia Commons ) 17. ‘Telemachus and the Nymphs of Calypso’, by Angelica Kauffman, 1782 (By Angelica Kauffman, Wikimedia Commons ) 18. ‘Prometheus Bound’, by Thomas Cole, 1847 (By Thomas Cole, Wikimedia Commons ) 19.

Test Yourself: What Artist Hides Within You?

Try Again Share Result Rembrandt According to your answers, you seem like a real go-getter, much like the 17th century Dutch painter Rembrandt himself. His work is considered part of the golden age of Dutch art.

QUIZ: What Artist Hides in Your Beautiful Soul?

Try Again Share Result Rembrandt According to your answers, you seem like a real go-getter, much like the 17th century Dutch painter Rembrandt himself. His work is considered part of the golden age of Dutch art.

QUIZ: Can You Identify the Historical Figure?

Michelangelo Rembrandt Picasso Caravaggio Who is the figure in the pink robe? Dante Aligheiri is the writer of The Divine Comedy who lived in Italy during the 13th-14th centuries. Dante Aligheiri Rembrandt Michaelangelo Paul the Apostle Who is this ginger man?

TRIVIA: Look at the Picture and Choose the Right Person!

Michelangelo Rembrandt Picasso Caravaggio Who is the figure in the pink robe? Dante Aligheiri is the writer of The Divine Comedy who lived in Italy during the 13th-14th centuries. Dante Aligheiri Rembrandt Michaelangelo Paul the Apostle Who is this ginger man?

17 Incredible Paintings That Sold For Hundreds of Millions

Pendant Portraits of Maerten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit, by Rembrandt van Rijn - Sold for $180 Million (Left: Portrait of Maerten Soolmans, By Rembrandt, Wikimedia Commons / Right: Portrait of Oopjen Coppit, By Rembrandt, Wikimedia Commons ) These two portraits by famous Dutch artist Rembrandt depict

Edgar Degas, One of the Most Brilliant French Painters

We all know famous artists like Picasso , Michelangelo, and Rembrandt. It is likely that you haven’t heard the name of Edgar Degas before.