Saskia: The Wife of Rembrandt (1893)

Saskia: The Wife Of Rembrandt is a historical novel written by Charles Knowles Bolton in 1893. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Saskia van Uylenburgh, the wife of the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn. The story is set in the 17th century in Amsterdam, where Saskia and Rembrandt met and fell in love.The novel explores the relationship between Saskia and Rembrandt, their marriage, and the challenges they faced in their personal and professional lives. It also delves into the art scene of Amsterdam during that time, and the influence of Rembrandt on the art world.The book is a vivid portrayal of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of great cultural and artistic development in the Netherlands. It provides a glimpse into the lives of the people of that time, their customs, beliefs, and social norms.Overall, Saskia: The Wife Of Rembrandt is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that offers an insightful look into the life of one of the most famous couples in art history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.