"Celebrated for his penetrating portraits, richly detailed landscapes, and evocative narrative paintings, the seventeenth-century artist Rembrandt is generally regarded as one of Europe's greatest painters and printmakers, and the master of the Dutch School. His work is characterized by broad brushstrokes, luminous palettes, and a sense of order and movement that recall the finest Renaissance art. Filled with impeccably reproduced images, this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details—allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artist's technique and body of work. Arranged chronologically, the book covers important biographical and historical events that reflect the latest scholarship. Additional information includes a list of works, a timeline, and suggestions for further reading.