Rembrandt or not? (Rembrandt Research Project attempts to authenticate certain works)

From: Art in America | Date: January 1, 1993| Author: Gash, John | Copyright information

Rembrandt's use of light and his figure details have long been considered trademarks. It is believed the artist held the traditional view of bringing forms closer to the plane with light, and allowing texture to determine depth. Some works formerly attributed to the artist are being questioned.

Following in the footsteps of the Rembrandt Research Project, the recent traveling Rembrandt exhibition presented a radically revised view of the artist's oeuvre. While this major show appe...

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