Rembrandt in Amsterdam Cycling ' JAMES LEY

' JAMES LEY

Tying together the disparate elements of the book is the inexhaustible spiritual source from which we receive inspiration and energy for life

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Rembrandt in Amsterdam Cycling ' JAMES LEYAn in depth examination of the crucial role that Amsterdam played in Rembrandts evolution as an artist Around the age of 25, Rembrandt van Rijn (16061669) moved from his hometown of Leiden to Amsterdam, which was the commercial capital of northern Europe at that time. Considered a bold step for a fledgling artist, this change demonstrates that Rembrandt wanted to benefit financially from Amsterdam's robust art market. He soon married the cousin of a