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'''Rembrandt''' (full name ''Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn'') (1606-1669) was the most acclaimed painter in the [[Netherlands]]—the greatest of the "Dutch Masters." He considered himself a religous painter, but he is most famous for his portraits. Rembrandt produced about 600 paintings including his 50-60 self portraits, he made 300 etchings, and an estimated number of about 1,400 drawings. Most of his drawings look unfinished, but he stated a drawing is finished when the artist has fulfulled his intentions.

'''Rembrandt''' (full name ''Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn'') (1606-1669) was the most acclaimed painter in the [[Netherlands]]—the greatest of the "Dutch Masters." He considered himself a religous painter, but he is most famous for his portraits. Rembrandt produced about 600 paintings including his 50-60 self portraits, he made 300 etchings, and an estimated number of about 1,400 drawings. Most of his drawings look unfinished, but he stated a drawing is finished when the artist has fulfilled his intentions.

Rembrandt's paintings are known for their depiction of light and shadow.  The increasing number of portraits by Rembrandt and others demonstrated the new emphasis on individualism in the Renaissance.

Rembrandt's paintings are known for their depiction of light and shadow.  The increasing number of portraits by Rembrandt and others demonstrated the new emphasis on individualism in the Renaissance.