The World of RembrandtFSU Art Museum September 28th, 2013
Map of the Netherlands
What defines these artists?
•Protestant simplicity•God in the details•Quiet Drama•Pride in Profession•Art celebrates lower and middle
classes•Pride of Place
PROTESTANT AND COUNTER-REFORMATION
The Battle of the Churches
Map: Europe during the Reformation, c. 1560
Bernini, Ecstasy of St. Theresa, 1647-
52
Ecstasy of St. Theresa
Return of the Prodigal Son, 1661-9
Return of the
Prodigal Son,
1636
God in the Details--Art as Quiet Drama
Durer: Rembrandt’s Influence
However, because we cannot altogether attain
perfection, shall we therefore wholly cease from our learning? This bestial thought we do
not accept. For evil and good lie before men,
wherefore it behooves a rational man to choose
the better. --Durer on art
The NotebooksGreat Piece of Turf Study of a Rabbit
Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513
Return of the
Prodigal Son,
1636
Christ Preaching (Hundred Guilder Print), 1643-9
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Gospel of Matthew 19Preaching to Pharisees
Healing of sick
Death of the Virgin, 1639
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Catholics would have shown her ascending into Heaven; Protestants show reality of death.
Caravaggio, Death of the Virgin, 1604-6
Tiepolo, Apotheosis of the Virgin
Descent from the Cross, 1633
Descent by Torchlight, 1654
Pride in Profession
Rembrandt, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp
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Goldweigher, 1639
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Pancake Woman, 1635
Art for the MassesGenre Images: A Celebration of the Everyday
Virgin and Child with Snake, 1654
Beggar Sitting on a Bank, 1630
Thought by many to be a self-portrait
Self-PortraitsPersonal Self-Examination
Self Portrait with Cap, 1633
Self Portraits with Saskia, 1636
Self Portrait in Velvet Cap, 1638
Self Portrait in Flat Cap, 1642
Father with Furred Oriental Cap, 1631
Pride of PlaceThe Role of Landscape
View of Amsterdam, 1640