Rembrandt: A Romance of Divine Love and Art

By Bródy Sándor and Sándor Bródy

Book Overview

Rembrandt: A Romance of Divine Love and Art is a book written by Sandor Brody that explores the life and work of the Dutch painter Rembrandt. The book is a combination of historical fiction and art criticism, offering readers a unique perspective on the artist's life and the cultural context in which he lived. Brody delves into Rembrandt's personal life, including his relationships with his wife, Saskia, and his mistress, Hendrickje Stoffels, and how these relationships influenced his art. The book also explores Rembrandt's artistic process, examining how he created his masterpieces and the techniques he used. Throughout the book, Brody emphasizes the role of divine love in Rembrandt's work, arguing that the artist's deep faith and spirituality were central to his art. The book is a fascinating read for art lovers and anyone interested in the life and work of one of the greatest painters of all time.1928. With an insight and artistry rare in this unimaginative world, Brody has woven a tale at once plausible, fascinating and highly illuminating. Here we behold Rembrandt van Rijn, whose art has never been surpassed, as a human being wholly lovable, yet possessed of frailties usually not associated with genius. But it is in the proper evaluation of these very frailties that Brody portrays the real Rembrandt - husband, lover, father, citizen and friend.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076617090X
• ISBN13: 9780766170902
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.1"