One of the greatest painters in the history of Western art, an unrivaled master of drawing and etching, Rembrandt remains an enigma: no one has yet been able to explain how he was able to capture the spiritual essence of his sitters with such effortless precision. This profound, insightful, and yet accessible book, written by renowned scholar and translator Michael Taylor, will be of interest to both Rembrandt specialists and anyone interested in his legacy and biography. By closely examining the Dutch master's portraits and self-portraits, his historical and biblical compositions, the author attempts to understand what makes the people depicted in these paintings and graphic works so vibrant, full of an inner energy that emanates throughout—even in such a seemingly insignificant detail as the depiction of their noses. 'Rembrandt's Nose' is a rare find: a sincere, intimate, and incredibly engaging dialogue with the works, full of vivid historical details that allow us to connect with the thought and paintings of a great artist who lived four centuries ago. The text is complemented by 49 illustrations and a comprehensive chronicle of Rembrandt's life and work.