Rembrandt’s “Anatomy Lesson”: A Masterpiece Of Scientific Insight
“The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp” by Rembrandt van Rijn captures the dissection of a cadaver by the renowned anatomist in 17th-century Amsterdam. This iconic portrait features the surgeon and six colleagues intently studying the human body, highlighting the scientific advancements and societal complexities of the Dutch Golden Age. Through skillful use of chiaroscuro…