Rembrandt: storyteller, rebel, superstar and icon of the Netherlands. But also a Leidener, father and widower. Dive into his turbulent life and most famous works here. Especially for the birthday of the great master, we have collected all episodes of our series. This way you can learn everything about him. Have fun!

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Who was this rebel and painter?

Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul

1:01 min. - Look at the thick paint in Rembrandt’s turban

Self-portrait Self-portrait

1:00 min. - The 22-year-old Rembrandt seen here did not shy away from experimenting

Rembrandt’s Son Titus in a Monk’s Habit Rembrandt’s Son Titus in a Monk’s Habit

1:09 min. - You can almost feel the silence