by : Harmenszoon van Rijn Rembrandt / location : Fitzwilliam Museum: Cambridge, UK / Year : 1650 / Oil on panel

Original size: 128.0 x 103.8 cms

Rembrandt HARMENSZOON VAN RIJN (b. July 15, 1606, Leiden, Netherlands. Oct. 4, 1669, Amsterdam), was a 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.

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