Russ Ramsey’s Rembrandt Is in the Wind is a spirited and illuminating journey into the heart of art. Drawing on his background as an artist and theologian, Ramsey unpacks works by masters like Rembrandt, Michelangelo, and van Gogh to explore how Christian faith can enliven our appreciation of art. Ramsey challenges us to see familiar masterpieces with fresh eyes—to appreciate their spiritual depth while still marveling at their aesthetic beauty. He shows us that when we view great art through the lens of faith, it can open up new worlds of understanding and inspire us to become more fully ourselves.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for the art lover who wants to see their favorite pieces in a new light. Russ Ramsey draws on his background as an artist and theologian to explore how Christian faith can enhance our appreciation of art. He challenges us to view familiar masterpieces with fresh eyes, appreciate their spiritual depth while still marveling at their aesthetic beauty.
Pros :
- Russ Ramsey draws on his background as an artist and theologian to explore how Christian faith can enliven our appreciation of art in Rembrandt Is In The Wind.
- Ramsey challenges readers to see familiar masterpieces with fresh eyes, appreciating their spiritual depth while still marveling at their aesthetic beauty.
- Rembrandt Is In The Wind inspires readers to become more fully themselves by view great art through the lens of faith.
Cons :
- Despite providing interesting insights, the author’s writing can be dry at times.
- Some of the artwork described is not particularly famous or well-known.
- The book can potentially feel a little bit pretentious for readers who are not familiar with art history or religious themes in paintings.
Learn more about the author
Russ Ramsey is an artist, author, and theologian. His art has been exhibited in galleries across the United States and his writing has appeared in magazines such as Christianity Today and Image. He is the author of The Gospel Comes to China: A Story of Faithfulness on the Frontier and Rembrandt Is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art Through the Eyes of Faith This book takes a fresh look at famous works of art by masters like Rembrandt, Michelangelo, etc. throughFaith . It inspires readers to view greatart with spiritual depth while still admiring its beauty aesthetics Russ Ramsey challenges us ot see familiar masterpieces with new eyes- To appreciate theirdepth whle still marveling at their Ramsey shows that when we view great arts through lens offaith it can open up worlds understanding & inspire us become more fully ourselves.
Reader Reviews
“This is a book that I will read more than once. Russ Ramsey has the rare ability to write about art in ways that make me see it with new eyes.”
“Russ Ramsey is one of the freshest and most original voices in contemporary Christian thought, and this book proves it. With intelligence, wit, and uncommon insight, he shows how art can open our eyes to the spiritual dimension of reality—and vice versa. Rembrandt Is in the Wind is a gem of a book.”
“Russ Ramsey offers a profoundly insightful, spiritually rich journey into the heart of art. This is no dry academic treatise but rather an engaging exploration of how faith can inform and illuminate our appreciation of great works by masters like Rembrandt, Michelangelo, and van Gogh. I couldn’t put it down.”
“Russ Ramsey has hit a homerun with his latest book, Rembrandt Is In The Wind. Drawing on his background as an artist and theologian, he brilliantly leads us through the spiritual depths of some of the greatest paintings ever created. This is a must-read for anyone interested in art or theology!”
