Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus

by Mark Tucker

An intriguing new look at the historical significance of Rembrandt's representations of Christ

With the creation of the dramatic Supper at Emmaus (Louvre) and a series of intimate oil sketches of Christ on oak panels, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) overturned the entire history of Christian art. Traditionally, when depicting Christ, artists had relied on rigidly copied prototypes and icons. Among Rembrandt's innovations was...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300169574
• ISBN13: 9780300169577
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 4.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 10.4" x 12.3"