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Rembrandt van Rijn

1606–1669 · Baroque (17th c.) · Netherlands · Baroque

The Night Watch — Rembrandt van Rijn
The Night Watch

How to recognize Rembrandt van Rijn

Rembrandt is the master of warm light emerging from darkness. Golden light catches a face while the background fades to rich brown shadow. Look for deeply human, unidealized faces and profound psychological depth.

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