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 [11][10]. He worked as a painter, printmaker, art collector, collector, visual artist, and engraver [12][7][13][8][1].
His career was defined by the Dutch Golden Age painting movement [14]. 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 [13][7]. Notable works include The Night Watch, Syndics of the Drapers' Guild, The Jewish Bride, Belshazzar's Feast, and Self-portrait .
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][15][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 (78,658 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 work attributed to Rembrandt is The Night Watch[26].
- A notable work attributed to Rembrandt is Syndics of the Drapers' Guild[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: NL[29]
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Began / founded: 1606-07-15[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1669-10-04[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 561856c5-2f55-4127-8eb9-c19cec9126dc[32]
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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[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1575[35], headquartered in Leiden[36] and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden[25], a Gymnasium[37], in Netherlands[38], founded in 1323[39].
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].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Night Watch[26], a painting[40], in Netherlands[41], founded in 1642[42] and Syndics of the Drapers' Guild[27], a painting[43], in Netherlands[44], founded in 1662[45].
Personal Life
Among Rembrandt's spouses was Saskia van Uylenburgh[17]. Children include Titus van Rijn[18], a draftsperson[46], 1641–1668[47], of Dutch Republic[48] and Cornelia van Rijn[19], 1654–1684[49]. His religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[50].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include October 4, 1669[5] and January 1, 1669[13]. Rembrandt passed away in Amsterdam[4]. Burial took place at Westerkerk[14].
Why It Matters
Rembrandt ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78,658 views/month, #4,662 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 240 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Gustave Courbet[53], a painter[54], 1819–1877[55], of France[56], awarded the Salon of French Artists[57], specialised in painting[58]; 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]; Joseph Wright of Derby[70], a painter[71], 1734–1797[72], of Kingdom of Great Britain[73], specialised in painting[74]; Lovis Corinth[75], a painter[76], 1858–1925[77], of Kingdom of Prussia[78], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[79]; and Henri Fantin-Latour[80], a painter[81], 1836–1904[82], of France[83].
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 Gustave Courbet[53], Anders Zorn[59], Chaïm Soutine[65], and Joseph Wright of Derby[70].