The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp

Rembrandt van Rijn

Created:

Movement:

1632

Baroque

key Notes:

Medical education, dramatic chiaroscuro.

Dimensions:

216.5 cm × 169.5 cm

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Beginner

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story of the work:

"The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp," painted by Rembrandt in 1632, depicts Dr. Tulp, a prominent Amsterdam physician, demonstrating the musculature of the arm to members of the Amsterdam Guild of Surgeons. This work is notable for its dramatic use of light and composition, reflecting Rembrandt's skill in capturing the scientific curiosity and social status of the period.

Description of the work:

"The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp," painted by Rembrandt in 1632, depicts a group of physicians gathered around Dr. Tulp as he demonstrates the musculature of a cadaver's arm, with the figures arranged in a pyramidal composition that draws the viewer's eye towards the central action. The painting is characterized by its dramatic use of chiaroscuro, which highlights the anatomical subject and the attentive expressions of the onlookers, set against a dark, undefined background.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Manually Sourced

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