Rembrandt paintings

Detail of a self portrait at the exhibition 'Late Rembrandt' in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.

The Auction Augur: "Follower of Rembrandt" portrait: is it Saskia? And can we identify the painter?

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606 – 1669) painter and etcher of the Dutch Golden Age. One of the greatest painters and printmakers in European art history and the most important in Dutch history. 60 x 48 cm Public collection _________ Slight image restoration.by plumleaves

Though the identity of the girl is uncertain, it is thought she was a family servant. Some find this questionable in view of the gold chains around the model’s neck and view it as more likely to be a tronie, or figure study, showing a stock character in costume. Originally rectangular in format, this painting was most likely cut down and given an arched top at the end of the seventeenth century. During the recent conservation of the painting, the discoloured varnish was carefully removed…

Rembrandt techniques serve as inspiration for thousands of artists who aspire to learn from Rembrandt. Here are 5 tips from one of the greatest Old Masters.

Painting of a bust-length woman looking over her shoulder and wearing a headdress and a large pearl earring.

Still life painting has long been a preoccupation of artists, a chance to show off their masterful rendering skills by capturing in breathtaking detail the delicate petals of a flower or the gleaming reflection off of a glass goblet. The genre has proven limitless through the ages. Below, a selection of works from the upcoming Master Paintings Evening Sale highlight the fascinating breadth in interpretation and execution.

Hi, I am about to do my first portrait in oil painting. I am wondering if someone can enlighten me on what is the under painting that […]