Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn, 1617-1681
Nationality: Dutch
Date of Birth: 15 July 1606
Place of Birth: Leyden
Place of Death: Amsterdam
Identity:
Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn was a painter and etcher.
Life:
He was greatly admired by Whistler, who saw his work in Holland and England. Whistler's etchings were often compared to those of Rembrandt, which had an enormous influence on him.
Bibliography:
Bénézit, E., Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, 8 vols, Paris, 1956-61; The Grove Dictionary of Art Online, ed. L. Macy, http://www.groveart.com (accessed 2004).