Artists: Rembrandt
Like many successful artists, Rembrandt knew great fame as well as great poverty during his lifetime. More than simply famous, Rembrandt is regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time because of the depth and range of his work. To view his work online and learn more about the ups and downs in his lifetime, check out the sites listed below:

Rembrandt: One-Man Show
(http://www.artchive.com/rembrandt/rembrandt.html)

Rembrandt's life and works
(http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/rembrandt/)

Rembrandt's paintings at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
(http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/formats/startFormat.jsp?id=rembrandt-alle-schilderijen&space=format_tentoonstelling&lang=en)

Thinking About Art: Academies
Art academies provided systemized instruction for artists and promoted official standards usually based on classicism and mastery of depicting the human figure. This online essay provides an introduction to the establishment and history of art academies.

Essay on the history of art academies
(http://www.arthistory.sbc.edu/artartists/academies.html)

Artists: Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun
As a painter who grew up in an artistic family, Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun supported her family at an early age with her portrait work. She worked steadily through family struggles and parenthood, and the quality of her art won her numerous friends in high places, including the Queen of England. The website offers reproductions and links for much of the Internet-based material on this artist.

Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun
(http://www.batguano.com/vigee.html)

Artcylopedia link for Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun
(http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/vigee-lebrun_marie_louise_elisabeth.html)