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...Rembrandt's biblical etchings treat Old and New Testament subjects; these scenes display many of Rembrandt's hallmarks. The Near Eastern motif appears in the clothes and objects of his pictures. Rembrandt also portrays the poorer members of society in a highly sympathetic light, depicting shepherds and peasants as particularly pious disciples of Christ...
...majority of the etchings date from Rembrandt's high Baroque period, characterized by the use of light and intense detail to create scenes of drama and motion. Perhaps the best example of this style is the famous etching of Christ Healing the Sick, also known as the Hundred Guilder Print. In this intricate print Christ stands in the middle of a dark cave, illuminating the poor Christians who have gathered around him to receive relief from their pain. Rembrandt depicts the sick in impressive detail, from the emotions on their faces to the folds of their turbans...
...later etching, Peter and John Healing the Cripple at the Gates of the Temple represents a calmer, more introspective Rembrandt. This is visible in the composed expressions of the apostles and in the controlled architectural setting of the temple. The emotion previously rendered by exaggerated lighting and gestures is now communi...
...success of this exhibit relies on the combination of artists presented. Rembrandt's etchings are particularly interesting in contrast to the works of other Dutch artists of the 17th century. For example the placing of Rembrandt's Flight into Egypt next to the same subject interpreted by Hendrik Gonat, an early 17th century artist, highlights Rembrandt's unique style. Gonat's etching employs the same dramatic lighting so often associated with Rembrandt, but the effect is completely different. Gonat's precisely controlled technique renders the work sterile, though beautiful. In contrast, the Rembrandt etching infuses a detailed realist landscape with...
...Fogg's selection of the drawings and etchings is delightful. Comparing Rembrandt's own variations with the works of his contemporaries is pleasant if not enthralling. In this half of the exhibit, the skill which Rembrandt imparted to his biblical etchings is well displayed. One can only hope the second half is as successful