The Rembrandt
by Jessica Dickey
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the intricate storytelling and emotional depth in 'The Rembrandt'. They find the structure and time shifts engaging, highlighting the complexity of the themes presented. Many express a desire to see the play performed or published due to its intriguing content and connections between different time periods.
Synopsis
The play opens in a modern-day art museum, where three individuals yearn to experience firsthand the wonder and glory of Rembrandt’s work.
When a museum guard decides to touch a famous Rembrandt painting, a remarkable journey across the ages ensues.
Spanning centuries of human experience, The Rembrandt movingly explores the power of creative expression and the sacrifices we make in the pursuit of love and beauty.
Press Reviews
"It’s funny, sweet, melancholy and emotionally engaging."
— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"Inventive and thoughtfully composed play."
— Rescripted
"A charming morsel of a play with a bit of sorrow and a nod to death."
— Berkshire Fine Arts
Publication
The Rembrandt is a comedy play written by Jessica Dickey and published by Samuel French (2019).
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