Rembrandt’s Self Portraits - No. 80

Despite not being a key to understanding them, Rembrandt is doing a number of things suggestive of the thinking associated with the Boston School. This covers his use of light and particularly his ‘search’ mentality as well as the issue of expression.

QUESTION: Could you please comment on a contemporary of Velazquez, Rembrandt (especially given that this year is the 350th anniversary of his death) and any influence he too may have had on the impressionist approach to painting (especially in his later years). I love Rembrandt’s treatment of light and his ability to convey emotion. KATE