Dutch, 1606-1669.

Rembrandt was a prolific painter, draftsman, and printmaker who made portraits as well as biblical, mythological, and historical scenes. His works appealed to the Dutch elite, especially the affluent mercantile class in Amsterdam.  He is generally considered one of the greatest visual artists in the history of art.

Unlike most Dutch painters of the 17th century, Rembrandt’s works depict a wide range of styles and subject matter, from portraits and self-portraits to landscapes, genre scenes, allegorical and historical scenes, biblical and mythological themes and animal studies. His contributions to art came in a period that historians call the Dutch Golden Age.