Man in the Gilded Helmet

Painted around 1650, this work was originally attributed to Rembrandt but recent scholars have changed their view thinking it was painted by either a student or associate of Rembrandt because of stylistic differences in paint application.

Rembrandt Self Portrait

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While on a vacation cruise I saw this painting outside the dining room of the ship. Obviously not an original, I still thought I would like to copy it. Although the wall placard beside the painting claimed it to be a Rembrandt, I was never able to find it in any of the many books I own on Rembrandt. The placard pointed out that Rembrandt was right handed but in this painting he is holding the palate, brushes, and mall stick in his right hand which would indicate that he used his left hand to paint. At any rate I have never been able to find neither the original painting nor any information about it so this painting continues to be a mystery.

 

 

The Torn Hat

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This is my copy of the original by Thomas Sully painted in 1820. He is the same artist who painted the likeness of Andrew Jackson that appears on the US twenty dollar bill.

 

 

The Art of Painting

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My copy of a Vermeer that he painted in 1667. The artist at the easel is said to be Vermeer himself painting from a live model. The map on the wall is of the regions of the Netherlands. Vermeer painted curtains drawn back as if the viewer is looking in on the artist at work.