Rembrandt: A Romance Of Holland

By Walter Cranston Larned

Book Overview

Rembrandt: A Romance of Holland is a historical novel written by Walter Cranston Larned in 1898. The book is a fictional account of the life of the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt van Rijn, set against the backdrop of 17th century Holland. The story follows Rembrandt's rise to fame as an artist, his relationship with his wife Saskia, and his eventual downfall due to financial troubles and personal tragedies. The novel also explores the political and social climate of Holland during this time, including the Dutch Revolt and the rise of the Dutch Republic. The book is a well-researched and detailed portrayal of Rembrandt's life, and Larned's vivid descriptions of the Dutch landscape and culture add depth and richness to the story. Overall, Rembrandt: A Romance of Holland is a captivating and informative read for anyone interested in art history, Dutch culture, or historical fiction.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: 1163986674
• ISBN13: 9781163986677
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"