02353cam a22003253u 4500 22690 UtSlPG 20260610133525.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10018154 UtSlPG en iso639-1 ND Burnet, John, 1784-1868 Rembrandt and His Works : Comprising a Short Account of His Life; with a Critical Examination into His Principles and Practice of Design, Light, Shade, and Colour. Illustrated by Examples from the Etchings of Rembrandt. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-09-20 E-text prepared by Carl Hudkins, Chrome, David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Rembrandt and His Works" by John Burnet is a critical art history text written in the mid-19th century. The work provides an insightful exploration into the life, principles, and artistic practices of the renowned Dutch painter Rembrandt Van Rhÿn, highlighting his distinctive techniques in design, light, shade, and color. Bursting with illustrations from Rembrandt's etchings, it aims to deepen the appreciation of his contributions to art. The opening of the book successfully sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Rembrandt's life and artistic journey. Burnet reflects on his admiration for Rembrandt's work while acknowledging the obscurity surrounding the details of the painter's early life. He describes Rembrandt's formative years, including his education and early works, while emphasizing his originality and unique approach to capturing natural effects. The narrative hints at his breakthrough moment in Amsterdam and at the influences of nature and great masters on his artistry, promising a critical analysis of Rembrandt’s methodologies and achievements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669 Etching -- Catalogs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22690 63807 63807