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The Mentor: Rembrandt, Vol. 4, Num. 20, Serial No. 120, December 1, 1916

Chapter 2: Christmas Giving
By John C. Van Dyke
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The essay traces the life and work of Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn from his Leyden origins through training with Jacob van Swanenburch and Pieter Lastman, his early portraits and frequent self-portraits, and his move to Amsterdam where teaching and commissions brought rapid success. It discusses signature works such as the Anatomy Lesson and the Night Watch, his marriage to Saskia and a period of domestic prosperity, then a later phase marked by deeper imagination, richer handling of light, and calmer expression after personal losses. The piece also notes his role as teacher and collector and outlines financial arrangements for his son and changing critical reputation.

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Title: The Mentor: Rembrandt, Vol. 4, Num. 20, Serial No. 120, December 1, 1916

Author: John C. Van Dyke

Illustrator: Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn

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*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE MENTOR: REMBRANDT, VOL. 4, NUM. 20, SERIAL NO. 120, DECEMBER 1, 1916 ***

THE MENTOR 1916.12.01, No. 120,
Rembrandt

LEARN ONE THING
EVERY DAY

DECEMBER 1 1916

SERIAL NO. 120

THE
MENTOR

REMBRANDT

By JOHN C. VAN DYKE
Professor of the History of Art
Rutgers College

DEPARTMENT OF
FINE ARTS

VOLUME 4
NUMBER 20

FIFTEEN CENTS A COPY

Christmas Giving

The old question—What shall we give? Too often answered by giving the easiest thing. “There, that’s off my mind for another year!” Yes, off your mind—but how does your heart feel when your friend sends you something that shows that he has cherished a little special thought of you?

Christmas giving may be a blessing or a blight—according to the spirit of the giver. It is a blessing when it carries with it a thought that honors the one that gives and benefits the one that receives.

“Benefit is the end of Nature,” says Emerson, “and he is great who confers the most benefits. Beware of good staying in your hand. Pay it away quickly to someone.”

Thousands of you tell me in the daily mail how The Mentor benefits you. Can you give a better gift to your friend than this same benefit? If we benefit you, we can also benefit him. With whole heart we pledge full service to him as to you. Give, then, this Christmas, The Mentor and all its service to your friend. Your message of friendship will be repeated to him twice a month throughout the year.

THE EDITOR.

IN THE HERMITAGE, PETROGRAD

SOBIESKI—Portrait by Rembrandt