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Rembrandt

Painter · Printmaker

Years: 1606–1669
Birthplace: Netherlands
Birth polity: Dutch Republic
Era: Early modern
Field: Art
Occupations: Painter · Printmaker

A painter and printmaker representing the Netherlands in the 17th century. Expressions of light and shadow, and portraits that give a sense of the person's inner self, symbolize the culture of the Dutch Golden Age. It provides clues to understanding the growth of civil society and the art market.

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Historical context

Places

Leiden
Birth
Amsterdam
Work

Works & achievements

The Night Watch
1642
Painting

Origins

Origins map

Birth country

Birth country: Netherlands

Map: Natural Earth (PD)

Biography

Early life

Born in Leiden and trained as a painter, he moved to the commercial city of Amsterdam. He demonstrated his talent at a time when the art market was supported by the citizenry.

Achievements

He left behind a wide range of works, including ``The Night Watch,'' as well as portraits, historical paintings, Biblical subjects, and prints. It is characterized by dramatic chiaroscuro and humanistic expressions.

Character & anecdotes

Although he gained fame, he suffered financially in his later years. He is also a figure who shows that art was established not only in the court or church, but also in the public market.

Historical Impact

If you study Rembrandt, you will understand that the commercial society after Dutch independence changed the clients and subjects of art. Paintings can be interpreted as a link between religious reform, urban economy, and civic culture. It also provides a perspective from which to consider the leaders of civic culture.