Offers students a smart introduction to Rembrandt and his contributions to the world of Art of the 17th Century. Full color plates, primary sources offer imaginative and visual insight into his times, his life and his work.

The world in the 1650s -- The world of Rembrandt -- The art of his day -- Family & friends -- Family & familiar faces -- In & about town -- What do the paintings say? -- How were they made? -- Famous images -- Rembrandt's patrons -- What the critics say -- A lasting impression -- Did you know? -- Summary timeline of the artist & his contemporaries -- What did he say? -- A work in close-up -- Where to see this artist's works in the USA -- Where to see this artist's works in the rest of the world.