Rembrandt

Dutch painter and printmaker (1606–1669)
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Rembrandt
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Rembrandt, born July 15, 1606 in Leiden, was a Dutch citizen of the Dutch Republic [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. He was the son of Harmen Gerritszoon van Rijn and Neeltje Willemsdr. Zuytbrouck [7][7]. His education took place at Leiden University and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden [7]. He worked as a painter, printmaker, art collector, collector, visual artist, and engraver [11][4][7][12][13].

His career was defined by the Dutch Golden Age painting movement . He specialized in the field of painting and produced works in genres including portrait painting, mythological painting, genre painting, self-portrait, landscape painting, and portrait [14][10][15]. Notable works include The Night Watch, Syndics of the Drapers' Guild, The Jewish Bride, Belshazzar's Feast, and Self-portrait [12][7].

In his personal life, he married Saskia van Uylenburgh from 1634 to 1642 [7]. He had a child named Cornelia van Rijn [7]. Rembrandt died on October 4, 1669 in Amsterdam [1][2][16][4][6][7][8].

Rembrandt

Summary

Rembrandt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leiden[2]. He was born on July 15, 1606[3]. He died in Amsterdam[4]. He died on October 4, 1669[5]. He worked as a painter[6], draftsperson[7], printmaker[8], art collector[9], and etcher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,821 views/month, #4,662 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Rembrandt's place of birth was Leiden[2].
  • Rembrandt passed away in Amsterdam[4].
  • Rembrandt was born on July 15, 1606[3].
  • Rembrandt was born on January 1, 1606[12].
  • Rembrandt died on October 4, 1669[5].
  • Rembrandt died on January 1, 1669[13].
  • Burial took place at Westerkerk[14].
  • Rembrandt's father was Harmen Gerritszoon van Rijn[15].
  • Rembrandt's mother was Neeltje Willemsdr. Zuytbrouck[16].
  • Rembrandt was married to Saskia van Uylenburgh[17].
  • A child of Rembrandt was Titus van Rijn[18].
  • A child of Rembrandt was Cornelia van Rijn[19].
  • Rembrandt held citizenship in Dutch Republic[20].
  • Rembrandt is identified as part of the Dutch ethnic group[21].
  • Rembrandt's professions included painter[6].
  • Rembrandt worked as a draftsperson[7].
  • Rembrandt worked as a printmaker[8].
  • Rembrandt's professions included art collector[9].
  • Rembrandt's professions included etcher[10].
  • Rembrandt worked as a collector[22].
  • Rembrandt's field of work was painting[23].
  • Rembrandt was educated at Leiden University[24].
  • Rembrandt's education included a stint at Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden[25].
  • A notable student of Rembrandt was Arent de Gelder[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Rembrandt is The Night Watch[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Rembrandt was born in Leiden[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 15, 1606[3] and January 1, 1606[12]. His father was Harmen Gerritszoon van Rijn[15]. His mother was Neeltje Willemsdr. Zuytbrouck[16]. He is identified as part of the Dutch ethnic group[21].

Education

Educated at Leiden University[24], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31] and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden[25], a Gymnasium[32], in Netherlands[33], founded in 1323[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], draftsperson[7], printmaker[8], art collector[9], etcher[10], and collector[22]. Rembrandt's field of work was painting[23]. A notable student of him was Arent de Gelder[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Night Watch[27], a painting[35], in Netherlands[36], founded in 1642[37]; Syndics of the Drapers' Guild[38], a painting[39], in Netherlands[40], founded in 1662[41]; The Jewish Bride[42], a painting[43], founded in 1667[44]; Belshazzar's Feast[45], a painting[46], founded in 1636[47]; and Self-portrait[48], a painting[49], in Italy[50], founded in 1669[51].

Personal Life

Rembrandt was married to Saskia van Uylenburgh[17]. Children include Titus van Rijn[18], a draftsperson[52], 1641–1668[53], of Dutch Republic[54] and Cornelia van Rijn[19], 1654–1684[55]. His religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[56].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 4, 1669[5] and January 1, 1669[13]. Rembrandt passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He is buried at Westerkerk[14].

Why It Matters

Rembrandt ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,821 views/month, #4,662 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 229 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

He has been cited as an influence by Anders Zorn[59], a painter[60], 1860–1920[61], of Sweden[62], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[63], specialised in painting[64]; Chaïm Soutine[65], a painter[66], 1893–1943[67], of Russian Empire[68], specialised in painting[69]; Gustave Courbet[70], a painter[71], 1819–1877[72], of France[73], awarded the Salon of French Artists[74], specialised in painting[75]; Hermann Nitsch[76], an artist[77], 1938–2022[78], of Austria[79], awarded the City of Vienna Prize for Fine Arts[80], specialised in visual arts[81]; Joseph Wright of Derby[82], a painter[83], 1734–1797[84], of Kingdom of Great Britain[85], specialised in painting[86]; and Lovis Corinth[87], a painter[88], 1858–1925[89], of Kingdom of Prussia[90], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[91].

FAQs

Where was Rembrandt born?

Born in Leiden[2], Rembrandt…

Where did Rembrandt die?

Rembrandt died in Amsterdam[4].

Who were Rembrandt's parents?

Rembrandt's father was Harmen Gerritszoon van Rijn[15]. Rembrandt's mother was Neeltje Willemsdr. Zuytbrouck[16].

Who was Rembrandt married to?

Rembrandt's spouses include Saskia van Uylenburgh[17].

What did Rembrandt do for work?

Rembrandt worked as painter[6], draftsperson[7], printmaker[8], art collector[9], and etcher[10].

Where did Rembrandt go to school?

Rembrandt was educated at Leiden University[24] and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden[25].

Who did Rembrandt influence?

Rembrandt has been cited as an influence by Anders Zorn[59], Chaïm Soutine[65], Gustave Courbet[70], and Hermann Nitsch[76].

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