For her independent study, Stone Ridge senior Olenka Wellisz took on the challenging task of recreating a Rembrandt using the exact methods the master painter would have taken in the 17th century. What does that entail? Rabbit-skin glue for tightening the canvas, ground up pigment for creating the oil paints, and making a preliminary sketch that took an entire month before even starting the actual painting.
Read all of the extraordinary details of Wellisz's project in the May 24 Catholic Standard. Take special note – the article is written by another exceptional SR Senior, Imani Benberry '17, showcasing her excellent mastery of the written word in journalism.
Photo by Jaclyn Lippelmann