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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 religious 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.
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- The Night Watch, Rembrandt's most famous painting
- Supper at Emmaus, one of his religious paintings
