Timeline · 1606 Born

Born this day: Rembrandt

Birth · 1606

Rembrandt, a renowned Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman, was born on July 15, 1606. His works, including portraits and historical scenes, showcase a wide range of styles and subject matter, influenced by Italian Old Masters and Dutch and Flemish artists.

Rembrandt is widely regarded as one of the greatest visual artists in the history of Western art.