Artist Quote by Rembrandt
“A painting is not made to be sniffed.”
About This Quote
Source Painting: "A Painting Is Not Made to Be Sniffed" (attributed), 1650
The quote humorously warns that visual art should be experienced visually, not olfactorily.
In simple terms: Art is meant to be seen, not smelled.
Focus on visual appreciation of art.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gallery visits
- art education
- curation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do senses shape art perception?
- When is scent relevant in art?
Some artworks involve scent as part of experience.