A compact biography and technical study of Rembrandt examines his life, artistic milieu, and the methods behind his paintings, drawings, and especially his etchings. The text describes etching technique, the handling of ink and paper, the creation of multiple states and variations in impressions, and the problems posed by later printings from original plates. It includes a complete chronological catalogue of the etchings compiled by A. M. Hind, a list of rejected plates, and illustrative reproductions. Throughout, attention is given to recurring subjects, the artist's treatment of ordinary figures, and the practical and aesthetic factors that shape his printed work.