Rembrandt van Rijn

JulRembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was born on July 15, 1606.¹

JulRembrandt was born on July 15, 1606, in Leiden, Dutch Republic.¹

He studied under history painter Pieter Lastman in Amsterdam for six months. This brief apprenticeship had a decisive influence on his later focus on historical and biblical subjects.²

In 1625, Rembrandt opened his own studio and began accepting students.¹

Rembrandt opened his studio in Leiden in 1625.¹

In 1629, Rembrandt was discovered by the statesman Constantijn Huygens, who procured important commissions from the court of The Hague for him.¹

In 1629, he was discovered by statesman Constantijn Huygens, which led to important commissions from the Dutch court, marking a major turning point in his early career.²

At the end of 1631, Rembrandt moved to Amsterdam and began working as a professional portraitist.¹

At the end of 1631, Rembrandt moved to Amsterdam, where he worked as a professional portraitist.¹

Rembrandt created "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp" in 1632.¹

Rembrandt married Saskia van Uylenburgh in 1634.¹

In 1639, he moved to a house in Amsterdam's Jewish quarter. He used his Jewish neighbors as models for Old Testament scenes to achieve greater realism and humanity.²

Rembrandt's son Titus, born in 1641, was the only child to survive into adulthood.¹

Rembrandt's wife Saskia died in 1642.¹

Rembrandt created his masterpiece "The Night Watch" in 1642.¹

In 1642, his beloved wife Saskia died. His drawings of her on her deathbed are among his most moving works, bringing a deep spirituality and introspective depth to his subsequent style.²

His late-life partner Hendrickje Stoffels supported him as a model and housekeeper. Though condemned by the church for their relationship, she was a vital source of creative inspiration.²

Due to excessive collecting of art and antiques, he declared insolvency in 1656. Despite losing his home and assets, his passion remained, leading to late masterpieces with bold brushwork.²

OctRembrandt died in Amsterdam on October 4, 1669, at the age of 63.¹

OctRembrandt died on October 4, 1669, and was buried in a rented grave in the Westerkerk.¹

OctRembrandt died on October 4, 1669, at the age of 63.¹