Villa Nicola

One of Amsterdam’s more famous residents was the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt, who moved here to start his career in professional portraiture. Rembrandt’s work varied hugely in content and style, with his painting and etching both evolving over the course of his life, so let us examine his art more closely…

His early paintings were smooth and very finely detailed. Similarly, the rooms in the Villa Nicola are rich in detail, with loving attention poured into every nook and cranny. The comfortably elegant Garden Suite has a delicate vintage feel with the conservatory opening on the private garden, whilst the sleek, contemporary luxury of the Urban Suite is complemented by exotic designs and artwork. Both suites feature expansive, polished bathrooms, as well as a spacious bedroom and a living area in which to relax in style.

Rembrandt’s art progressed to highly dramatic works, referencing biblical and mythological scenes, as well as spectacular landscapes. To see some great religious spectacles whilst visiting Amsterdam, visit Oude Kerk (Old Church), the oldest building in the city, or the magnificent WesterKerk Cathedral. Rembrandt’s evolving style also featured large expanses of colour, and Amsterdam itself has plenty of colour to offer in the green expanses of numerous parks and a multitude of art galleries.

The artist’s later works were thickly textured, using many layers of paint to create depth of composition. The city is also a multi-textural experience, with contemporary architecture and restaurants layered over hundreds of years of history and culture, evident in the wealth of museums and historic buildings. The overriding feel of Rembrandt’s work, however, is of something deeply personal and moving, and the exquisite style and service of the Villa Nicola provide the perfect finishing varnish for your stay in the masterpiece that is Amsterdam.