Rembrandt
Quick Facts
One of the greatest painters in Dutch history and the history of art, best known for his portraits and his mythological and religious works, he was also a draftsman, and an etcher.
Lived: 1606 - 1669
Born in: Leiden, Netherlands
Birthday and astrological sign: July 15, 1606, Cancer
Nationality: Dutch
Period: Dutch Baroque Era, Painter of the Dutch Golden Age
Died: October 4, 1669, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Age 63
AKA: Paul Rembrandt, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, Reimbrant van Rijn
Quote: Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.
Fun Facts: He may have been born in 1607 not 1606, his home is now the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam, three of his four children died in infancy, then his wife died, he took a second wife who also died, a short time later his last remaining son died, then he himself died the following year and was buried in a rented grave.
See Also: Artists, Biographies, Famous Artists
Rembrandt Art Prints
The largest selection of prints at the lowest prices. It's easy to frame or mount your art prints online with a wide variety of high quality frames, mats, and glass. Custom mounting also available.
Rembrandt the Draftsman
A thematic mini-site from the Louvre Museum, Paris.
Rembrandt
Entry from Wikipedia, includes and introduction to his life, works, influences, students and a medical analysis of his talent.
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Biographies, articles and links to images from the art history section of About.com.
Rembrandt
Collection of 211 high resolution images, each image includes a title, date and museum information.
Rembrandt
An image gallery containing both high and low resolution images.
Rembrandt
A collection of images from the CGFA, also includes a biography.
Connecticut College's Rembrandt's Etchings
Selection of etchings from the Wetmore print collection, includes Bible scenes, portraits and landscapes.
Rembrandt Myself
Self portraits, paintings etchings and drawings.
Olga's Gallery
One of the largest online painting museums. Includes historical comments and a biography.
Rembrandt
A brief introduction and a collection of several images from the WebMuseum, Paris.
Rembrandt Huis
Rembrandt house museum, offers a virtual tour.
Artcyclopedia - Rembrandt van Rijn
Guide to pictures of works by Rembrandt van Rijn in art museum sites and image archives worldwide.
Harmenszoon van Rijn Rembrandt
A small image collection and a brief biography.
