Rembrandt
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was one of the greatest artists of Dutch ancestry. He was
a master of light and shadow whose paintings, drawings, and etchings made
him a legendary figure in art history.
Harmenszoon van Rijn was born on July 15, 1606, in Leiden,
the Netherlands. His father was a miller but unlike his father,
le ....
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.... in 1634. She modeled for many of his paintings and drawings. In
addition to portraits, Rembrandt gained fame for his landscapes, while he
is one of the most famous sketchers of all time. When he had no other
model, he painted or sketched his own image. Rembrandt painted or sketched
over fifty portraits just of himself! During the next few years three of
his four children died as babies, and in 1642 his wife died. Rembrandt made
most of his etchings during the 1630’s and 1640’s. His lan ....
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