Résumé du livre

One of the most renowned painters who ever lived, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn is known the world over for his mastery with the brush and pen : from such famous pieces as The Night Watch to his numerous self-portraits and the many delicate etchings and engravings of the people he saw around him, his legacy has amazed and enthralled generations of admirers.

The Treasures of Rembrandt provides an authoritative and intimate record of his life and work. Not only does it explain how this son of a miller from Leiden found fame and fortune in Amsterdam only to see it all disappear, but it also explores his techniques and the many wonderful artworks that he produced either as commissions or for personal pleasure.

Gloriously illustrated, this beautifully presented book is a museum in a box. It brings Rembrandt the artist, husband, father and lover to life as no other has before through the inclusion of more than 30 items of memorabilia from archives around the world, several of which are previously unpublished, such as diary entries, personal sketches, birth, marriage and burial registrations, sales posters and legal deeds.

Evoking one of the richest eras in the history of European art, The Treasures of Rembrandt is a unique insight into the greatest Dutch master of them all.