Rembrandtish

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Rembrandtesque

    "The glow of Rembrandtish light that exists in gloomy clearness, almost as intense as in enamel, and yet ten times softer and more jewel-like than the effect of enamel at its best, marks this work for delighted study."

Example

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"The glow of Rembrandtish light that exists in gloomy clearness, almost as intense as in enamel, and yet ten times softer and more jewel-like than the effect of enamel at its best, marks this work for delighted study."

Etymology

From Rembrandt + -ish.

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