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Definition of Rembrandtesque in English:

Rembrandtesque

adjective

  • Resembling the manner or style of Rembrandt, especially in his use of light and shadow; suggestive of a work by Rembrandt.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in European Magazine & London Review. From the name of Rembrandt + -esque.

Pronunciation

Rembrandtesque

/ˌrɛmbranˈtɛsk/