rembrandt

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rembrandt

A museum visitor admires a Rembrandt painting.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A renowned Dutch painter and etcher: Rembrandt refers to Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, a highly influential artist of the 17th century, known for his mastery of light and shadow, psychological depth, and realistic portrayals.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The museum is exhibiting several works by Rembrandt.
    • Rembrandt is often considered one of the greatest visual artists in history.
Advanced Usage
  • Used attributively to describe a style or quality: The name can be used adjectivally to denote a style reminiscent of the artist's work.
    • The portrait had a Rembrandt-like quality, with its dramatic chiaroscuro.
    • He is sometimes called the Rembrandt of photography for his use of light.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rembrandtesque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of the style of Rembrandt.
    • The painter's Rembrandtesque technique was highly praised.
Synonyms
  • Master painter: A term emphasizing supreme artistic skill.
  • Old Master: Refers to a distinguished European artist of the period before 1800, especially of the 17th century.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • A Rembrandt in the attic: An idiom suggesting the discovery of a very valuable, hidden work of art, alluding to the high value of Rembrandt's paintings.
    • Finding that old painting was like finding a Rembrandt in the attic.
rembrandt

A museum visitor admires a Rembrandt painting.

Noun
  1. influential Dutch artist (1606-1669)