Rembrandt

Most famous for his biblical scenes, self-portraits, and use of shadow and light, Rembrandt was an etcher and painter who lived during the 17th century. Rembrandt was born in 1606 in Leiden, Netherlands and studied under Jacob van Swaneburgh, who taught him his fundamental artistic skills and is believed to have influenced Rembrandt’s later works, as well as Pieter Lastman. Lastman is thought to have assisted Rembrandt in mastering historical...