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Rembrandt's Painting "An Old Man in Military Costume"


With an extraordinary intensity, Rembrandt van Rijn?s ?An Old Man in Military Costume? is an example of the artist?s use of dynamic lighting. The painting, on display at the Getty Museum, contains a single figure, an old man dressed in a military uniform. While one may appreciate the beauty of the work, to fully experience the passion and genius of the artist, it is necessary to see the painting in person. The delicate details that may be missed by a digital image are easily caught by the human eye. The proper way to view a Rembrandt is in the flesh; the difference is amazing.

Born in Leiden, Netherlands, Rembrandt was the son of a miller and a baker?s daughter. Unsatisfied with life at the University of Leiden, Rembrandt left school to pursue painting. He studied under Pieter Lastman who introduced the young painter to the works of Italian masters, particularly Caravaggio. Even though Rembrandt never traveled to Italy, his works bear the stamp of Italian influence, especially in his pre... [to view the full essay now, purchase below]

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