This intimate portrait of Rembrandt's friend and his collection also hints at the city of Amsterdam's wealth and global connections at this time
Rembrandt
Rembrandt's enigmatic self-portrait at Kenwood House is an apt example of the artist's long career in self-exploration.
Rembrandt, Self-Portrait with Two Circles
With its almost sculptural surface and dazzling range of textures, this painting once reduced van Gogh to tears.
Rembrandt, The Jewish Bride
In this painting, Rembrandt plays with the division between reality and illusion, present and past. Who’s the girl?
Rembrandt, Girl at a Window
Zero in on the beautiful passages of line in this print—and witness the artist at work.
Rembrandt, Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves: ...
What lies beneath the surface? Research into a “crusty” buildup of paint reveals Rembrandt’s editing process.
Rembrandt, Aristotle with a Bust of Homer
With honesty and directness, Rembrandt paints a “selfie.” His marked face captures aging—and the painting process.
Rembrandt, Self-Portrait (1659)
Bathsheba’s body fills the space of this canvas, but it’s her tragic inner life that truly captivates us.
Rembrandt, Bathsheba at Her Bath
That hat is a fantasy, but this print isn’t all fiction. Rembrandt depicts himself in the real-life act of drawing.
Rembrandt, Self-Portrait with Saskia
As drums beat, a dog barks and a gun smokes. This lively, illuminated scene breaks the mold of group portraiture.
Rembrandt, The Night Watch
With its animation and naturalism, this canvas launched Rembrandt’s career as a portrait painter.
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