Build a Fabulous Art Collection for Pennies with Stamps

The luminous glow characteristic of his faces has always drawn me to the portraits Rembrandt painted. Six of his well-known portraits are immortalized in this 6-value commemorative set issued by Tuvalu in 2006. (Click the post title to order from County Stamp Center).

Considered one of the greatest European painters, the Dutch master lived from 1606 to 1669, his art defining the Dutch Golden Age. A prolific painter, Rembrandt produced more than 600 paintings, nearly 400 etchings, and at least 2,000 drawings. He portrayed the human spirit with great sympathy, imbuing his realistic portraits with a deep sense of spirituality. Rembrandt skillfully manipulated light and shadow to call attention to his subjects' weathered faces, bathing them in an ethereal glow that is characteristic of his portraits.

The art of many classic and modern artists has been captured on stamps. You may never be able to afford a Rembrandt on your wall, but you don't have to pay Sotheby's prices to build an outstanding virtual art collection through stamps. Visit the County Stamp Center website to find stamps featuring the masterpieces of your favorite artists -- from Renaissance masters to pop artists. Use our unique search feature to find just what you're looking for by key word, category or Scott catalog number. We sell supplies too, so you can always find the perfect mounting for the newest addition to your collection. Visit County Stamp Center for all your philatelic needs.