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Rembrandt

All the stories about the great master

Rembrandt: storyteller, rebel, superstar and icon of the Netherlands. But also a Leidener, father and widower. Dive into his turbulent life and most famous works here. Especially for the birthday of the great master, we have collected all episodes of our series. This way you can learn everything about him. Have fun!

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The Night Watch

1:31 min. - Why is the Night Watch actually so famous?

Self-Portrait as the Apostle Paul

1:01 min. - Look at the thick paint in Rembrandt’s turban

Self-Portrait, Rembrandt

1:00 min. - The 22-year-old Rembrandt seen here did not shy away from experimenting

The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics’.

1:02 min. - How did Rembrandt create the dynamics in this group portrait?

Isaac and Rebecca, Known as ‘The Jewish Bride’

1:07 min. - One of the most famous embraces in the art of painting
Marten&Oopjen Marten&Oopjen

Marten and Oopjen

1:26 min. - Purchased by France and the Netherlands for 80 million euros apiece

Portrait of a Woman, Possibly Maria Trip

1:15 min. Rembrandt rendered her costly jewellery masterfully

Rembrandt's Son Titus

1:09 min. - You can almost feel the silence

Tobit and Anna

1:01 min. - Anna looks at her husband in disbelief...

Landscape with a Stone Bridge

1:13 min - Help! There's a thunderstorm!

Jeremiah Lamenting

1:14 min. - What prophecy of Jeremiah is coming true?

Old Woman Reading

1:03 min. - The old woman is completely engrossed in her book

Man in Oriental Clothing

1:05 min. - Not a portrait, but a tronie

Musical Company

1:17 min - Adoration of the Lord or a brothel scene?

Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert

1:14 min. - Portrait of a devout man

Haesje van Cleyburgh

1:16 min. - What makes Haesje's face so lively?