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- Title
Skin through the lens of Rembrandt van Rijn.
- Authors
Godfrey, Hannah; Leibovit‐Reiben, Zachary; Thiede, Rebecca
- Abstract
The article discusses the connection between art, specifically the paintings of Rembrandt van Rijn, and dermatology. It explains how the skin can reveal underlying health conditions and how Rembrandt's realistic portrayal of his subjects' skin can provide insight into dermatological conditions of the 17th century. The article also mentions other artists, such as Leonardo DaVinci and Johannes Vermeer, who incorporated dermatological features into their paintings. Overall, the article highlights the intersection of art and science in understanding and representing the human body.
- Subjects
REMBRANDT Harmenszoon van Rijn, 1606-1669; VERMEER, Johannes, 1632-1675; SEVENTEENTH century; HUMAN body
- Publication
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, 2023, Vol 37, Issue 12, p2413
- ISSN
0926-9959
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jdv.19274