Who was Rembrandt?
Guided Tour
Look at Rembrandt van Rijn’s art and gain insight into his turbulent life.
Rembrandt is the undisputed star of Dutch 17th-century painting and one of the most famous artists of all time. But who was he and why is he so high profile? The Rijksmuseum boasts the largest collection of Rembrandt’s work in the world, ranging from his rebellious self-portrait as a 20-year-old to his highly experimental Night Watch. What does his work tell us about him as a human being and his life? Get ready for a roller-coaster ride...
Good to know
- This guided tour is in English
- Cancellation after payment is not possible.
- A booking for a guided tour alone does not give access to the museum. You will need entrance tickets for that. First, select the entrance tickets for the number of people joining the tour. Then, choose the date and time for the tour.
Private tour
Daily
For whom
Adults of 16 years and older
Language
English
Private tour (for your own group)
Daily
€ 125 per tour for a maximum of 15 people (excl. entrance ticket)
Book your private tour at least 14 days in advance.
Duration
1 hour
Where
Starts at the Information Desk
Other Languages
Dutch


Self-portrait with Tousled Hair pen and brown ink, with grey wash, c. 1628-1629
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Isaac and Rebecca, Known as ‘The Jewish Bride’ oil on canvas, c. 1665–1669
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Portrait of Marten Soolmans Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), oil on canvas, 1634
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The Actor Willem Bartholsz Ruyter as a Peasant pen and iron-gall ink, with brown wash and opaque white, some areas deliberately rubbed with a finger, on paper toned with a light brown wash, c. 1638
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Old Woman Reading, Probably the Prophetess Anna oil on panel, 1631
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