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The Sense Of Sight
The painting depicts a genre scene focusing on the sense of sight. It is part of a series illustrating the senses. It shows people interacting where light plays a crucial role, emphasizing details and emotions of the figures.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
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Date of birth and death
15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669
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Natinality
Dutch
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Style
Dutch Golden Age, Baroque, masterful chiaroscuro, psychological realism
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Significant works
The Night Watch, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, The Jewish Bride, Self-portraits, The Hundred Guilder Print
Information about the work
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Year:
1624-1625
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden, Holland
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Theme:
senses, perception, interpersonal interactions, light
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work illustrates Rembrandt's fascination with perception and the role of light, while also exploring human senses in the context of everyday scenes.
The key to interpreting the work
Analyze considering the Baroque play of light and shadow and the symbolism of the senses; consider in the context of other works from the series on senses.See other works by this artist
Self-Portrait with Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
- Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn
- Year: 1635
