A Corpus of Rembrandt Paintings VIThe Leiden Period (1624-1631). Rembrandt's research of the gronden
A Corpus of Rembrandt Paintings VI: The Leiden Period (1624-1631). Rembrandt's research of the...
Van De Wetering, Ernst
2014-11-04 00:00:00
[Rembrandt van Rijn was born in Leiden in 1606 of parents whose roots were also in Leiden. He attended the city's Latin School up to the age of about 14, but according to his first biographer, the Leiden burgomaster Jan Jansz. Orlers, he left prematurely because 'by nature he was moved toward the art of painting and drawing'. He may well have been at least partly inspired to do so by the early fame of the Leiden prodigy in the art of painting, Jan Lievens (1607-1674), who was actually a year younger than himself. Indeed, Lievens must have been already famous in Leiden while Rembrandt was still at school.]
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A Corpus of Rembrandt Paintings VIThe Leiden Period (1624-1631). Rembrandt's research of the gronden
[Rembrandt van Rijn was born in Leiden in 1606 of parents whose roots were also in Leiden. He attended the city's Latin School up to the age of about 14, but according to his first biographer, the Leiden burgomaster Jan Jansz. Orlers, he left prematurely because 'by nature he was moved toward the art of painting and drawing'. He may well have been at least partly inspired to do so by the early fame of the Leiden prodigy in the art of painting, Jan Lievens (1607-1674), who was actually a year younger than himself. Indeed, Lievens must have been already famous in Leiden while Rembrandt was still at school.]
Published: Nov 4, 2014
Keywords: Basic Aspect; Private Collection; Relevant Note; National Gallery; Famous Painter
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