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Of all famous Dutch experts during the Late Renaissance and Early Baroque periods, none of them surpass Rembrandt van Rijn in either historical importance or artistic merit. His cosmetic has been much-imitated, a testament to the inspirational grasp they exert on their viewer. Key aspects of his style are instantly recognizable to even the casual fine art enthusiast: his penchant for chiaroscuro light amidst dark backgrounds; the feverish level of his subjects, who are often shown seemingly in action rather than composed; and the continuing use of Biblical and historical subject material, not to mention an even more prolific outcome of portraits commissioned (including works commissioned by the Judge of the Hague). The more educated viewer might also be aware of Rembrandt's remarkably heavy handling of coloring, which often appears to protrude from the canvas rather than ask a tough economy into space (in the Renaissance traditions.) However one recognizes a Rembrandt, however, the strength of his skills is such that encounters with his work leave an indelible imprint. That said, Rembrandt's popularity derives not only from the a huge selection of paintings he completed (his outcome is thought to total as many as several hundred works); Rembrandt is also remembered for his profligate spending patterns, which famously resulted in him filing for bankruptcy in 1656. If "baroque" connotes excess, it is best suited that Rembrandt stands as the utmost famous painter of the Baroque era, as he resided well beyond his means.
