Rembrandt’s Hall In The Hermitage

The 17th century entered the history of the artistic culture of Holland as the golden age of national painting. This small country was then experiencing a high period of prosperity. The greatest representative of the national school was Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606 – 1669), a great painter and draftsman, master of engraving.

«The Old Man in Red», 1654
«Portrait of an Old Jew», 1652

«Flora», 1634
«Flora» depicts Saskia - Rembrandt's wife, who in the 30s of the 17th century was his main muse and inspiration. "Flora" is first of all Saskia, and only then the Roman goddess of flowers, spring and fertility. Unlimited love for his wife gives artist the desire to demonstrate that she is worthy of the most magnificent, rich, divine incarnations in art.

«The Return of the Prodigal Son», 1669
(the last painting, completed by Rembrandt and his biggest religious canvas)

«Danae», 1636 - 1647

«Holy Family», 1645
«Sacrifice of Abraham», 1635

«Portrait of Scholar», 1631
«Descent from the Cross», 1634