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Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, European Art, 1600 To The Present, Biographies
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Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn[rem´brant, Du. rem´brAnt hAr´munsOn vAn rIn] Pronunciation Key - Achievement
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The universal appeal of Rembrandt's art rests upon its profound humanity. His surpassing handling of light was recognized even when his critics considered that his subject matter was vulgar and indecorous. The prodigious output of his lifetime is known to embrace more than 600 paintings, about 300 etchings, and nearly 2,000 drawings. To each medium he gave his best effort.
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