Book review: An unflattering portrait of the artist as a selfish man

Rembrandt's mistress Geertje, traditionally portrayed as a harpy, and grasping crone is stylishly rehabilitated in this solidly constructed historical novel 
Book review: An unflattering portrait of the artist as a selfish man

A self-portrait by Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn: The artist does not emerge from the book's pages with very much credit.

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 - 01:00
Paul Whitington

  • Rembrandt’s Promise 
  • Barbara Leahy 
  • Eriu, €15.99 

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