As Jerry Saltz has well pointed out, the selfie did not originate with the advent of the iPhone. Look, for example, at Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, who painted over 100 self-portraits in his lifetime — more images than almost anyone else pre-photography — and together, the portraits are more than just an act of vanity when you consider Rembrandt was discovered young, got rich and famous, then blew all his money and went bankrupt. A Cribs episode at his peak would have been compelling: This here is my suit of ancient Japanese armor, my amazing collection of busts of Roman emperors, and in this room here, I keep my printing press. His rise as a talented artist and eventual financial downfall comprise the kind of story we love today, and the paintings he made capture this trajectory. Rembrandt's captions are in his expression and dress: He makes faces at himself and depicts...
- 12/1/2014
- by Katherine Bernard
- Vulture
Break out your favorite floppy hat and pop that collar: Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn turns 407 years young today.
Google is feting the occasion with this dimly lit Doodle, which pays tribute both to Rembrandt’s etchings and one of his most famous proto-selfies, Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-Up Collar. If you happen to be in our nation’s capital today, pay the canvas a visit — the painting has been displayed in the National Gallery of Art since 1937.
The mononymous artist was born in 1606 to parents with names that even Spelling Bee champ Arvind Mahankali might have trouble sounding out:...
Google is feting the occasion with this dimly lit Doodle, which pays tribute both to Rembrandt’s etchings and one of his most famous proto-selfies, Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-Up Collar. If you happen to be in our nation’s capital today, pay the canvas a visit — the painting has been displayed in the National Gallery of Art since 1937.
The mononymous artist was born in 1606 to parents with names that even Spelling Bee champ Arvind Mahankali might have trouble sounding out:...
- 7/15/2013
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
DVD Release Date: June 18, 2013
Price: DVD $49.99
Studio: Acorn
The Anatomy of Dr. Tulp by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Understanding Art: Hidden Lives of Masterpieces, a 2010 Arte France co-production with the participation of the Center National de la Cinematographie, is a television documentary series that examines the great artists and their masterpieces with genuine affection and careful precision.
The series puts masterworks under the microscope and offers an accessible look into their fascinating histories. It begins with the Louvre and its “study days,” in which works by major artists are collected, removed from their frames, and set on easels, replicating the feel of an artist’s studio. Curators, historians, restorers, and scientists from around the world come to examine and discuss the works in total freedom. In this way, viewers are able to look through the experts’ eyes and listen in on their conversations. Additionally, we can observe the restorations, repairs,...
Price: DVD $49.99
Studio: Acorn
The Anatomy of Dr. Tulp by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Understanding Art: Hidden Lives of Masterpieces, a 2010 Arte France co-production with the participation of the Center National de la Cinematographie, is a television documentary series that examines the great artists and their masterpieces with genuine affection and careful precision.
The series puts masterworks under the microscope and offers an accessible look into their fascinating histories. It begins with the Louvre and its “study days,” in which works by major artists are collected, removed from their frames, and set on easels, replicating the feel of an artist’s studio. Curators, historians, restorers, and scientists from around the world come to examine and discuss the works in total freedom. In this way, viewers are able to look through the experts’ eyes and listen in on their conversations. Additionally, we can observe the restorations, repairs,...
- 5/20/2013
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
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