Painter · 1606 – 1669
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Little-Known Facts
- Rembrandt painted, drew, and etched around eighty self-portraits over his lifetime, an unmatched visual autobiography.
- Though world-famous in his prime, he died in relative poverty after years of financial trouble.
Myths & Misconceptions
Is The Night Watch a night scene?
No. The painting only appeared dark because of accumulated varnish; it actually depicts a daytime scene, and its popular title is misleading.