{"title":"Nathaniel Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eNathaniel Silver’s works immerse readers in the rich tapestry of arts and culture, exploring the lives and legacies of celebrated artists with thoughtful insight. His writing blends meticulous research with vivid storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on classic masterpieces such as Rembrandt’s self-portraits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those who appreciate art history and cultural narratives, Silver’s books invite contemplation on the creative process and the enduring impact of artistic expression. His nuanced approach makes each title a compelling journey through the world of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rembrandts-self-portrait-by-nathaniel-silver-9781917976053","title":"Rembrandt's Self-Portrait","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn in-depth exploration of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelf-Portrait, Age 23\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (1629) by Rembrandt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an in-depth examination of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's Rembrandt \u003cem\u003eSelf-Portrait, Age 23\u003c\/em\u003e (1629). It highlights one of the most important paintings in the Museum's collection during its moment at the centre of a major season exhibition. It accompanies the exhibition \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt\u003c\/em\u003e (co-organised by The Jewish Museum and the North Carolina Museum of Art) at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (August 6, 2026 - January 18, 2027), which includes the \u003cem\u003eSelf-Portrait\u003c\/em\u003e, the only work by Rembrandt not stolen from the Museum in 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNathaniel Silver explores Isabella Stewart Gardner's taste for Rembrandt and the acquisition of this painting as a turning point in her collecting. He contributes an extended catalogue entry, placing it within Rembrandt's practice of self-portraiture throughout his career. Conservator Lucia Bay addresses Rembrandt's technique, focusing on select details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650577318124,"sku":"9781917976053","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781917976053-rembrandt-s-self-portrait.jpg?v=1779327844"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nathaniel-silver.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}