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Book SynopsisA captivating exploration of the little-known story of Rembrandt’s formative years by a prize-winning biographer.
Trade Review"Thoughtful, illuminating…This portrait will delight both casual art fans and connoisseurs alike." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A fresh, well-researched, nuanced portrait." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Fascinating…Blom’s method is persuasive: he follows the painter around Leiden’s streets and over its bridges…to create the world that shaped him. As a result, the book is a biography of the city too." -- Michael Prodger - Times (UK)
"A meticulous picture of 17th-century Leiden…Blom is an insightful art critic, especially when he dips into blockbusters of Rembrandt’s maturity." -- Jonathan McAloon - Financial Times
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Young Rembrandt is well-researched and it certainly widens our understanding of the local historical context." -- Sue Prideaux - New Statesman
