Rembrandt

Rembrandt (1606-1669) is an artist we feel we know, perhaps because he painted, etched and drew so many self-portraits. His art is characterized by an intense intimacy and humanity. Even in his own day, he was lauded for his ability to depict emotions in his narrative scenes, which elicit our empathy. We will study all aspects of Rembrandt's art and examine firsthand some of his works held by the Princeton University Art Museum and museums in New York City in order to help us understand his universal appeal.