The Intimacy and Affection of Rembrandt | Collection in Focus

Take a closer look at three touching, humanist drawings by Rembrandt (1606 –1669) in the Morgan's collection. John Pierpont Morgan loved Rembrandt. He owned 500 prints by Rembrandt, and in 1909 acquired his first drawings by the artist. Today, the Morgan has about 23 drawings in the collection by Rembrandt. A master of the European Baroque, Rembrandt's paintings are often of grand themes. In his drawings, there is an intimacy and affection that has endeared him to generations of viewers. Listen as Colin B. Bailey, Director of the Morgan, as he shares his perspective on Rembrandt's facility, creativity, and mastery.

Rembrandt, a leader of the European Baroque movement in Amsterdam, is often considered one of the greatest artists in Dutch history. He is celebrated for his empathetic renderings of the human form, his use of chiaroscuro, and his ability to capture the inner lives of his subjects through his varied brushwork and mastery of light and shadow. Some of Rembrandt's most famous works include The Night Watch, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, self-portraits like Self-Portrait with Two Circles, and biblical scenes like The Return of the Prodigal Son. Here, Colin B Bailey looks at what he finds Rembrandt’s most touching, humanist works; those that focus on family life, children, affection, and intimacy.

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