Rembrandt - Michael Bockemuhl Publication Date:29/07/2016 the book shines a spotlight

the book shines a spotlight on this missing heritage

The physicist transforming how we see the universe' (Financial Times)'An utter joy' (Adam Rutherford)'A hugely engaging book

but it's also deep

including speaking truth to the powers-that-be

Rembrandt - Michael Bockemuhl Publication Date:29/07/2016 the book shines a spotlightRembrandt van Rijn (1606 1669) never left his homeland of the Netherlands but in his massive body of painting, drawing, and etching, he changed the course of Western art. His prolific oeuvre encompasses religious, historical, and secular scenes, as well as one of the most extraordinary series of portraits and self portraits in history. Rembrandt's work foregrounds texture, light, and acute observation. Like sudden, startling apparitions in a shadowy