In a chronological account, lavishly illustrated with hundreds of reproductions, art historian Roelof van Straten gives a detailed insight into the life and work of Rembrandt in Leiden. The life and work of Rembrandt's friend and fellow-artists jan Lievens are also discussed extensively. The development of Rembrandt (and Lievens) as an artist can now be followed step by step. All known facts about the master's early period are presented : family, education and training, documents, apprentices, patrons, etc. Of course all the 'Leiden' paintings, drawings, and etchings are discussed and their reproductions are included. The main text in complemented by ... [details]