Rembrandt - Colour Library of Art (48 Full-Color Plates) - Paul Hamlyn, 1969

A richly illustrated introduction to Rembrandt's life and work, this volume in The Colour Library of Art series presents 48 full-color plates alongside biographical context, notes on technique, and commentary on the painter?s artistic development. Trewin Copplestone outlines Rembrandt's place within the Dutch Golden Age and discusses the evolution of his style, from early chiaroscuro compositions to the emotional and technical depths of his later portraits. The book includes both full-page color reproductions and black-and-white reference images, offering an accessible yet authoritative overview suitable for students, collectors, and admirers of seventeenth-century painting. This 1969 reprint retains the original high-quality Italian printing by Arnoldo Mondadori, known for its strong color fidelity. The dust jacket features two iconic images: a late self-portrait on the front panel and Bathsheba on the rear. A clean, well-preserved copy of a desirable mid-century art reference title. Trewin Copplestone (1922-1999) was a British art historian, editor, and illustrator known for his clear, accessible introductions to major artists and movements. A prolific writer, he contributed extensively to mid-century art-education series such as The Colour Library of Art and edited numerous reference works on architecture, design, and painting. Copplestone's scholarship is notable for balancing visual analysis with historical context, making complex art-historical subjects approachable for general readers and students alike.