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(1606-1669)

Who Was Rembrandt?

Rembrandt was a 17th-century painter and etcher whose work came to dominate what has since been named the Dutch Golden Age. One of the most revered artists of all time, Rembrandt's greatest creative triumphs are seen in his portraits of his contemporaries, illustrations of biblical scenes and self-portraits as well as his innovative etchings and use of shadow and light.

Early Life

Born in Leiden, Netherlands, in 1606, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn attended elementary school from 1612 to 1616, and then attended the Latin School in Leiden, where he partook in biblical studies and lessons on the classics.

It is unclear whether Rembrandt completed his studies at the Latin School, but one account claims that he was removed from school early and sent to be trained as a painter at his own request.

From 1620 to either 1624 or 1625, Rembrandt trained as an artist under two masters.

His first was painter Jacob van Swanenburgh (1571–1638), wi