Rembrandt HARMENSZOON VAN RIJN (b. July 15, 1606, Leiden, Neth.--d. Oct. 4, 1669, Amsterdam), Dutch painter, draftsman, and etcher of the 17th century, a giant in the history of art. His paintings are characterized by luxuriant brushwork, rich colour, and a mastery of chiaroscuro. Numerous portraits and self-portraits exhibit a profound penetration of character. His drawings constitute a vivid record of contemporary Amsterdam life. The greatest artist of the Dutch school, he was a master of light and shadow whose paintings, drawings, and etchings made him a giant in the history of art.

Rembrandt - a never-ending experience

Rembrandt the thinker:The structural conception of Rembrandt’s early pictures

The encounter between observer and subject

From interpretation to observation:The Night Watch

Observation as comprehension:The Staalmeesters

The search for life in the picture:Susanna and the Elders

The mystery of the revealed form:The Jewish Bride

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn 1606-1669: Chronology