Rembrandt (Great Artists)

By Adam G. Klein

Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn became known for the distinctive style of his landscapes, dramatic scenes from history, mythology, and the Bible, and especially his self-portraits. This biography discusses his childhood, education, apprenticeships, commissions, patrons, success as a portrait artist, family life, eventual bankruptcy, and the changing style of his energetic brushstrokes and use of chiaroscuro. Sidebars, a glossary, an index, and a phonetics section accompany easy-to-read text and full-color reproductions of Rembrandt's artwork, including Self-Portrait at the Age of 23, The Storm on the Sea of Galilee, Rembrandt and Saskia as the Prodigal Son, Night Watch, and Three Trees.

• Format: Unknown Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596797355
• ISBN13: 9781596797352
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6