Rembrandt's incomparable art has always been a major selling point ... with translucent glazes of color layered over thick impasto. This magical combination sets Rembrandt apart from the smoother ...

DeFeo turned impasto from a painting technique into an additive sculpting process, further developing the technique’s expressive potential. Danae, by Rembrandt van Rijn, 1636. Source: Wikimedia ...

The technique of impasto has been known to artists since the earliest days of oil painting. In particular, Rembrandt van Rijn was known for his thick and textured layers of paint. However ...