Rembrandt & Rubens By Lucy Dirksen

Rembrandt Most well known artist in the Western World Most accomplished in etching Did many self- portraits

Timeline Born in Leiden on July 15, 1606 Entered University of Leiden in 1620 at age 14 So accomplished by age 22 that he began taking pupils Moved to Amsterdam in 1631 Married in children between , but only 1 survived Wife died in 1642 Rembrandt passes away on October 4, 1669

“The Anatomy Lecture of Dr. Nicholas Tulp” Painted in 1632 Oil on Canvas Used light to draw attention to the body and faces of the observers

“Bathsheba at Her Bath” Painted in 1654 Oil on canvas The light is specifically illuminating her body while the rest of the painting remains dark

“The Blinding of Samson” Painted in 1636 Depicts the biblical Samson being stabbed in the eyes Light is drawn to only the body of Samson

Rubens Most popular Flemish painter of the 17 th century Used lots of light and energy to accentuate subjects Believed that “fat is beautiful”

Timeline Born June 28, 1577 Master painter by 1598, by age 21 Arrived in Venice in 1600 Made many vast, decorated schemes in the 1620’s Passed away May 30, 1640

“Portrait of a Woman” Painted in 1608 Oil on canvas Light is used very minimally, but does help to bring out the face.

“The Lamentation” Painted in 1609 Oil on panel Light is drawing attention to the body and the faces of the women, while the background remains mostly black

“Hercules Drunk, Being Led Away by a Nymph and a Satyr” Painted in 1611 Oil on wood Light draws attention mainly to the women, but also to Hercules.

Good examples because: Used exaggerated motion Used clear, easily interpreted detail Produced drama, tension, exuberance in their works