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Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman regarded as one of the greatest visual artists in Western art history. His prolific oeuvre includes about 300 paintings, 300 etchings and several hundred drawings, characterized by his skillful use of chiaroscuro, portrayals of human drama and mastery of emotive self-portraits.

Early Life and Education

Born in Leiden to a miller’s family, Rembrandt trained under Jacob van Swanenburg and Pieter Lastman, developing skills in drawing and painting. He established his own studio in Leiden with friend Jan Lievens before gaining recognition in Amsterdam.

Professional Success and Marriage

After moving to Amsterdam, Rembrandt became a successful portrait painter, marrying Saskia van Uylenburgh. He produced important works such as 'The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp' and 'The Night Watch', gaining prestigious commissions and patrons.

Later Years and Personal Challenges

Despite personal tragedy including the deaths of his wife and children, and financial difficulties leading to bankruptcy, Rembrandt continued to create varying styles from detailed to looser brushwork, impacting art deeply with works like 'Bathsheba at Her Bath' and 'The Jewish Bride'.

Etchings, Drawings, and Later Work

Rembrandt produced masterful etchings and drawings alongside paintings, experimenting with techniques such as drypoint and surface tone. His late self-portraits are renowned for reflecting psychological depth and aging.

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Dutch

Themes

Portraiture, biblical and mythological scenes, landscapes, genre scenes, self-portraits, allegory, human emotion, chiaroscuro

While few formal awards existed in his era, Rembrandt's legacy is honors sustained through centuries of art appraisal, retrospectives, and scholarly research.

1627
Patronage by Constantijn Huygens

Early support by The Hague statesman helped launch his prominent career.
1632
Membership in Amsterdam Guild of Painters

Recognition as master painter in Amsterdam, with access to lucrative commissions.
1642
Completion of The Night Watch

Major group portrait celebrated as a masterpiece of Dutch art.
1968
Founding of the Rembrandt Research Project

Scholarly effort to catalogue and authenticate Rembrandt's works globally.