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Rembrandt and Caravaggio with Sabry Amroussi

Rembrandt and Caravaggio with Sabry Amroussi


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Rembrandt and Caravaggio: two seminal names in the history of art, and two artists who, although they never met each other, are indissociable linked. This conversation will explore these two celebrated figures as together we analyze their similarities, differences, and peculiarities through a carefully curated selection of their artworks and personal stories.

Two major forces in the development of art, one from the deep catholic south of Europe, one from the protestant north, Caravaggio and Rembrandt are sources to be reckoned with. Based on the landmark Rijksmuseum exhibition of 2006 in Amsterdam, for which Sabry Amroussi has participated with research, this seminar will bring participants to the Rome of the late sixteenth and the bustling Amsterdam of the seventeenth century. Comparing key works of both artists, we will discuss the striking similarities, but also the differences between both giants of art.

This seminar is led by Sabry Amroussi, an Amsterdam-based art historian specializing in seventeenth-century art, and the most suitable expert to take participants by the hand, explaining what these artists stood for, in a seminar full of anecdotes, humor, and art-historical insights.

Sabry Amroussi is an art historian and writer living and working in Amsterdam. He specializes in the art of the Dutch Golden Age, mainly in the works of Rembrandt and his school, and has a keen interest in the Jewish history of Amsterdam. He lectures and teaches on both subjects and gives art historical tours all across Europe. As a true omnivore when it comes to art, culture, and even cuisine, he has worked with and for major museums and collectors, such as the LACMA, Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum and the P de Boer collection in Amsterdam. As a guide for Context, he is eager to share this knowledge in real life, always with a big scoop of humor, ofter intermingling art with social life, cuisine, and history.

Not suitable for children under age 13 (sensitive content).

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

Based on 28 reviews
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Anita H (Toronto, CA)

At the beginning of the lecture, Caravaggio's work should be called "The Conversion of St. Paul" instead of St. Peter.

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ARTHUR HARDING (Katy, US)
Sabry's May 7 Rembrandt and Caravaggio

As always Sabry combined entertainment and enlightenment.

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Laurie (Saint Paul, US)
Very interesting and well done presentation

Learned a lot from this webinar- very enlightening to compare/contrast Caravaggio and Rembrandt.

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John K (Washington, US)
An Interesting Perspective

Sabry presented an imaginative and enjoyable comparison of the two artists in a series of subjects, causing you to see things in the pictures you never would have seen on your own. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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Barbara Japp (Toronto, CA)
loved it

I was watching with a friend who had also subscribed and we both were totally involved with the experience.

Customer Reviews

Based on 28 reviews
96%
(27)
4%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
A
Anita H (Toronto, CA)

At the beginning of the lecture, Caravaggio's work should be called "The Conversion of St. Paul" instead of St. Peter.

A
ARTHUR HARDING (Katy, US)
Sabry's May 7 Rembrandt and Caravaggio

As always Sabry combined entertainment and enlightenment.

L
Laurie (Saint Paul, US)
Very interesting and well done presentation

Learned a lot from this webinar- very enlightening to compare/contrast Caravaggio and Rembrandt.

J
John K (Washington, US)
An Interesting Perspective

Sabry presented an imaginative and enjoyable comparison of the two artists in a series of subjects, causing you to see things in the pictures you never would have seen on your own. Thoroughly enjoyable.

B
Barbara Japp (Toronto, CA)
loved it

I was watching with a friend who had also subscribed and we both were totally involved with the experience.