Did Rembrandt glaze?

How did Rembrandt paint?

In this blog David explains why 17^thcentury master Rembrandt van Rijn could not possibly have glazed his paintings and how what happens to paint over time mimics the effects of glazing. As well, this video clears up the confusion between glazing and layering. Rembrandt’s work suggests a temperament not consistent with the laborious techniques of glazing. Watching this blog you will glean an insight into techniques used by Rembrandt that gave his work its strong chiaroscuro look.

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