Lecture Late Rembrandt

In 2015 the Vrije Academie celebrates its 25th anniversary with festive activities, such as a lecture on the most important exhibition of the year in the Rijksmuseum. From around 1650, Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) became one of the most striking artists of his time. In his etchings, drawings and paintings he achieved a very personal, mature and free style.

By chosing deeply moving and profound topics, healso distinguished himself from his contemporaries in content. It is this soulful, exploring Rembrandt that inspired so many artists that succeeded him, and the late and grave pieces like The Syndics (1662)  and Selfportrait as the apostle Paul (1661) came to determine Rembrandt’s worldwide reputation. The exhibition (12 february -17 may 2015) is the first one where the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and the National Gallery London bring together all their late Rembrandts, showing favorite pieces from both top-collections. This is a must-see exhibition, and the lecture will prepare you for your visit.

Rembrandt: Late works is a handsome and captivating volume, the first book to focus exclusively on the paintings, drawings and prints that Rembrandt produced during the final, most creative phase of his career, from the mid-1650s to his death in 1669. The book is now available at the Vrije Academie (€49,95). You get free delivery when you buy the book and the lecture.