Rembrandt A Collection of Fifteen Pictures and a Portrait of the Painter with Introduction and Interpretation

"Rembrandt" by Estelle M. Hurll is a book from the late 1800s that introduces readers to the art of Rembrandt through fifteen of his paintings and a portrait of the artist. The book highlights Rembrandt's skills in different art forms like portraits, Bible stories, and etchings, pointing out that he cared more about showing feelings than just making things look pretty. The author explains how she chose the artworks and the difficulty of showing Rembrandt's use of light and shadow in photos. She also talks about how some people might not understand Rembrandt's art at first. The book explains that Rembrandt was different because he found beauty and meaning in everyday life, which made his art both relatable and meaningful. It then moves on to examine specific examples of his most important creations.