I Am Rembrandt's Daughter

from audramelissa

Cornelia van Rijn's mother has died of the Plague. As the daughter of the famous Rembrandt, one would expect to be living the life of a wealthy and prestigious young woman. This is not the life Cornelia has been given. Rembrandt is going mad and refuses to paint what will please the wealthy patro...

from Rigfield

Cornelia van Rijn's is the illegitimate daughter of the famed painter Rembrandt. Her life is not an easy one - her father claims to hear the voice of God, her mother dies of the plague and the family is so poor Cornelia must work like a common kitchen maid in her own home rather than lead the soc...

from Whisper1

Recommended for those who appreciate the art of the Dutch Masters. Written from the perspective of Cornelia, the illegitimate daughter of Rembrandt van Rijn, this excellent depiction of Rembrandt in his later years is a haunting tale of a man, once at the height of fame, who has lost his sanity, ...

from JudiMoreillon

This story read like a Jane Austen novel. The characters were well drawn and Cornelia's gradual maturity and increasing knowledge of her past will keep readers' interest. The flashbacks, designated by italics, are an effective way to fill in the background. The author's note explains the blend of...

from seldombites

I am Rembrandt's Daughter is a charming book about Cornelia van Rijn, daughter of Rembrandt van Rijn. Raised by a famous painter, alive during the years of the plague and living with a strict class system, the life of this woman must have been interesting indeed. This book puts forth one woman's ...