Description of the painting by Rembrandt “Faust”

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14. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn “The Return of the Prodigal Son”Created in 1668-69 by the great artist Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn, The Return of the Prodigal Son, is based on the Biblical story of the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke and is the embodiment of the spiritual and carnal, divine, heavenly and earthly principles. This canvas was the result of doubts and painful […]...
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16. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmenz van Rijn “The Prodigal Son in a Tavern”One of the most famous works of Rembrandt is his painting The Return of the Prodigal Son. But this is not his only picture with such a plot. Long before this picture was painted, he wrote the famous self-portrait “Prodigal Son in a Tavern”. Where in the role of the “prodigal son” of the artist […]...
17. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn “Samson and Delilah”The story of Samson and Delilah is described in the Old Testament. According to legend, Samson was chosen by God in order to protect the Jewish people from his worst enemies. For this, he bestowed upon the infant a great power imprisoned in his hair. Thanks to him, Samson was an incredibly strong and resistant […]...
18. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn “Danae”The painting of Rembrandt Harmens Van Rijn “Danae” (1636-1647) is strikingly different from modern minimalist art and is familiar even to those who do not follow the change of artistic styles. Written 400 years ago, the canvas strikes with a clear, picturesque manner and asserts the high spiritual values ​​of the era. Rembrandt’s picture was […]...
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20. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens Van Rijn “The Farewell of David to Jonathan”The great Dutch painter Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn was a great master of the image of human emotions and experiences. The genre’s works of the master are very diverse, but on whatever topic he wrote, the depths of human passions were always paramount for him. One of Rembrandt’s teachers was Peter Lastman – and he […]...
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23. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn “Self-portrait with Saskia”On this canvas, Rembrandt portrayed the hero as a merry gentleman who knows a lot about the joys of life and will be able to enjoy them. Confirmation of this to become objects in the room. But the main evidence in favor of the connoisseur of life, undoubtedly, is the beauty in the hands of […]...
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31. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens Van Rijn “Adoration of the Magi”The plot of the picture depicts the scene of the Birth of Jesus Christ. Many Renaissance artists loved this theme very much. She gave the opportunity to show imagination, to interpret the event in the light of her vision. The gospel of Matthew says that on the day when baby Jesus was born, the magi […]...
32. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn “Landscape with a stone bridge”“Landscape with a stone bridge” – a picture that contains in itself all the features of the style of the author. The contrast of colors, the combination of light and darkness in such a way that the light seemed even more natural, and the darkness – deeper and all-consuming, the description of the plot, characteristic […]...
33. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn “Portrait of an old woman”Rembrandt wrote old men almost with the greatest pleasure. The life lived seemed to him to be something that leaves an indelible mark on a person, which, with a certain talent, can be read like from an open book. He wrote both young people and children, but old men were always the best models for […]...
34. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn “Family Portrait”This picture is one of the last masterpieces painted by Rembrandt. On the canvas you can see the family, filled with happiness and harmony. In fact, this canvas was painted rather not as part of the family chronicle, but as an impossible dream, as the people depicted on the canvas never gathered together. The dominant […]...
35. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn “Sindiki”The last masterpiece of the Dutch genius painter – group portrait “Sindiki”. Rembrandt carried out the order for the organization at the cloth guild in Amsterdam. Every year new members were elected to the council, whose responsibility was to control the quality of fabrics made in the city and the selection of the best samples […]...
36. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn “Portrait of an old man in red”This is the best portrait of Rembrandt of the 1850s. We see a man who has lived a long life full of difficulties. On his face you can see traces of heavy thoughts and incredible difficulties. Incredibly deep wrinkles pierced his forehead. His look is tired. Hands lie quietly on his lap. But in the […]...
37. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn “Dr. Tulp’s Anatomy Picture”In the 17th century, in the countries of Europe it was extremely popular to take action on which many prominent physicians, surgeons, and even ordinary citizens gathered; this was the public opening and anatomical study of a human corpse. It is this moment that the great Rembrandt depicted in his picture. The artist finds scientists […]...
38. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn “A man in a golden helmet”Rembrandt – the famous Dutch artist, engraver, master of light and shadow, who worked in many genres, famous for his portraits. He usually depicted old people, but without contempt or fear of old age. On the contrary, with endless respect and conviction that the whole history of a person can be read on his face. […]...
39. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn “Lucretia”Rembrandt used Lucretia’s classic suicide plot. She decides to settle accounts with life, as she was dishonored by the son of the Emperor of Rome. The artist created two paintings. At the earlier stage, we see a heroine who is just preparing to hit herself with a fatal blow. In her hands a knife. On […]...
40. Description paintings Vasily Vereshchagin “triumphant”Middle Asia. Ancient Samarkand, Registan Square. Now it is a national treasure, but on the canvas it’s just a square where people have always flown to learn something new, or to celebrate an event. On the canvas of the Russian artist Vereshchagin is just a celebration associated with the victory over the enemy. It really […]...