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Rembrandt van Ryn

Rembrandt van Ryn

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A Dutch painter known for pictures of people and strong use of light and shadow
  • proper noun
: Rembrandt van Ryn
  • Rembrandt van Ryn is famous for his masterful use of light and shadow in his art.

Examples

  • The museum features several original works by Rembrandt van Ryn.

  • Art historians continue to study the legacy of Rembrandt van Ryn in European painting.

  • Rembrandt van Ryn was a brilliant artist.

  • The Rembrandt van Ryn painting was sold for millions!

  • Rembrandt van Ryn is widely regarded as a genius of lighting in his paintings.

  • Many art lovers admire the portraits created by Rembrandt van Ryn for their emotional depth.

  • The works of Rembrandt van Ryn are celebrated for their rich detail and innovative techniques.

Synonyms

Rembrandt
vsRembrandt van Ryn
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A Dutch painter from the 1600s known for painting portraits and using light and shadow very well

includes drawing and implies wider mastery across multiple visual media
Rembrandt van Rijn
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Dutch painter and print maker from the 1600s known for his skill with light and shadow

emphasizes portrait work and mastery of light rather than general acclaim

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Rembrandt + van + Ryn

This is a referential proper name rather than an idiomatic phrase: if a learner knows the constituent 'Rembrandt' (here glossed as a renowned portraitist) they will recognize the referent. The particles 'van' and 'Ryn' are name elements with no additional idiomatic meaning, so knowing the constituents yields the MWE meaning without requiring extra figurative knowledge.

Etymology

Rembrandt van Ryn's family name tells a small story: van means 'from' and Ryn is an old spelling of the Rhine river, so his name points to where his family came from. He was a Dutch painter in the 1600s, famous for strong light and shadow, and that is why his name is remembered today.