Rembrandt Van Rijn, Jacques Louis David, And Francisco Goya

By 1631, Rembrandt had established such a good reputation that he received several assignments for portraits from Amsterdam. As a result, he moved to that city and into the house of an art dealer, Hendrick van Uylenburgh. This move eventually led, in 1634, to the marriage of Rembrandt and Hendrick's greatniece, Saskia van Uylenburg. This was obviously a marriage for love. Although she came from a good family (her father had been burgomaster of Leeuwarden), Saskia was an orphan and was probably not very wealthy. She lived with her sister in Frisia and did not have many 'grand' connections in Amsterdam. These events, however, are widely disputed.

Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most infamous and influential artists of all time. When I saw that Van Gogh’s painting “Olive Trees With Yellow Sky and Sun” was on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, I knew I had to choose it for this paper. Before doing the research for this assignment, I didn’t know much about Vincent Van Gogh, but the fact that pretty much everyone knows his name and recognizes him as a huge part of art history, it made me naturally really curious about him.

“Primitivism” was a cultural attitude that arose in Europe during the late 19th and 20th century in opposition to the increasingly decadent and materialistic European culture. Rather than an artistic movement, “primitivism” is a European conception of foreign civilizations and lands as “simple”, less developed, and naive. This is an important distinction to make, because “primitivism” was defined in the eyes of the Europeans who saw foreign civilizations as unsophisticated, indicating that the concept of “primitivism” is heavily biased in the view of the Europeans. Paul Gauguin and Henri Matisse were two artists that were highly influenced by the concept of “primitivism,” and some similarity can be depicted in their works such as the use of female nudes, vivid colors, and artistic techniques. However, their definition and methods of achieving “primitivism” differ heavily, due to the fact that the vagueness of “primitivism” allows it to be a self-defined concept. These similarities and differences can be seen through the two works of art The Spirit of the Dead Watching by Paul Gauguin, and The Blue Nude by Henri Matisse, and the way they depict women in each of the pieces.

There have been many great artists throughout the history of mankind. World famous and household names such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Picasso may be the first to come to mind. However there is one artist who perhaps surpasses the aforementioned names in terms of technical skill; a man who is incredibly proficient in the fields of painting and especially etching; a man who’s work symbolizes an entire period of art spanning the majority of the 17th century: Remrandt van Rijn. He has produced quite a large amount of paintings, many of them portraits, but one is of particular interest. The Portrait of Marten Looten is an

Rembrandt van Rijn is known for his self-portraits and biblical knowledge. Rembrandt drew many self-portraits that time line his life changes and appearance. Dutch artist Rembrandt is considered to be one of the greatest painters in European history.

Rembrandt was also an artist who wished to depict art in a new manner. He is known for being a fashionable portrait painter. In paintings such as Bathsheba, Rembrandt uses classical ideas and studies from nature to achieve balance. He perceived old images in a new light, transforming them into "the light of human experience" (Cunningham and Reich 183). He used contrast between light and darkness, and rich textures in order to create depth and enhance the emotional power of the portrait. Just as Caravaggio did, Rembrandt created a path in art and others followed.

In the set of the reading and the lecture, the author and the professor both discuss Rembrandt, a well-known dutch painter, and his paintings. On the one hand, the reading argues that Rembrandt did not create his own paintings because of the woman clothes, Rembrandt’s method of light and shadow, and the back of his paintings. On the other hand, the lecture opposes the reading’s opinion by stating that Rembrandt painting totally belongs to him.

Notorious bad boys of modern art, they’re also renowned for their knowledge of Goya. Knowledge being a kind way of saying an obsession to the point of compulsion. Inspired by the incendiary nature of Goya’s artworks and his horrific daunting aesthetic, the Chapman brothers create works that appropriate Goya’s prints. Creating miniature tableaux, large scale sculpture, and going so far as to purchase and then deface original Goya prints. Jake Chapman spoke about this innate gloomier meaning in Goya’s works in a documentary on BBC in 2016. Jake Chapman argues that “Goya’s works are far more radical than conventional history allows. Rather than illuminate the recesses of the human soul, Goya Propels us into an irredeemable gloom.” (Chapman 1:55) An fascinating notion that opens up a quarry of intriguing and fresh thoughts on the works of Goya. What was the true ambition of his etchings? What’s the deeper

The middle period Rembrandt’s influence of classicism is shown. In the Portrait of the Mennonite Preacher Anslo and His Wife

It seems that almost all early art has its roots in religion. The Christians used it, as well as the Taoists, Buddhists, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslims. They all used decoration, sculpture, architecture, and painting to depict their faiths in a higher power. Art was a reminder of good and evil, life and death.

I had a chance to search through and I was able to locate these two well know painter's during the Baroque times. Peter Paul Rubens and Rembrandt van Rijn, Starting off with Peter Ruebens (23-26) pg. 738, The Raising of the Cross is one in a progression of compositions taking into account the torturous killing of Christ this painting was created by Peter Paul Rubens. This painting was created somewhere around 1609 and 1610 with oil on canvas. It is currently shown in the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp, Belgium. He was a Flemish artist that painted in Baroque style, his artistic creations were for the most part of religious and legendary inception and his expertise in such has been profoundly respected in his lifetime and since. He was Born

Each artist is an individual with a unique style, and although these styles can be similar in practice – the individuality of the artist often proves the discriminating factor for a successful artwork. Self-portraits are beneficial when looking at the individuality of the artist as there are two aspects to look at – the artist’s style, and the artist’s view of him/herself. The latter can provide a brief insight into the mental situation of the artist as well as any apparent influencing factors of the artwork. This view can often also include fragmental insights into the society and culture of the time. Rembrandt van Rijn and Vincent van Gogh are 2 artists of whom are well represented by this statement.

Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh – all great artists, such different art styles, yet all of them have been through troubling experiences. Must one suffer to create masterpieces? Peter Wilmot from Chuck Palahniuk’s Diary seems to concur with this notion. But is he right? Many artists throughout history are famous because of their incredible skill and vivid imaginations, and many of them have suffered quite a deal. Some of the best art works throughout history feature personal stories of hardship told by the artist. And why is it that people tend to gravitate towards depressing, morbid art? This essay will explore the belief that one must suffer to create good art, by taking a look at artists that have suffered, how their pasts

During the 17th century, especially after their break from Spain, The United Provinces of the Netherlands became the most prosperous nation in Europe by leading the world in trade, science, and art. Through the huge and one of the first art markets, art became a common household possession and allowed artists to freely express themselves, which is one of the evidential factors in three of the most universally admired artists of the baroque art era. Rubens, an influential Flemish artist of the Italian baroque scene, focused more on the works of the counter-reformation while the masters of the Dutch baroque art, such as Rembrandt, were in the heart of the protestant Dutch Republic. These three artists share similar artistic styles but yet have extremely evident differences and influences. The artists’ work also have a great portrayal of the historical and social impacts of the 17th century.

Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of all time. He is known for his paintings and is hailed as the quintessential expressionist painter in history. Yet, Van Gogh lived one of the most troubling lives one could ever imagine. Almost every painting can be viewed as a look into his troubled soul. Van Gogh’s Paintings today can be sold for millions of dollars, but during his life time he sold a single painting for a measly 40 francs. Van Gogh’s legacy has left behind stories of greatness and sadness having to do with both his personal life and his career as an artist.