Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Noteworthy Birthday: Rembrandt

Dutch painter and etcher Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn(born July 15, 1606 in the Netherlands, died October 4, 1669 in Amsterdam) is considered one of the greatest artists in European history. He is best known for his self-portraits, portraits, and Bible-influenced scenes. Rembrandt's most renowned works of art include:
Artemis
Belshassar's FeastSelf Portrait
Wikipedia Biography on Rembrandt

Check out the artist at CDPL: Rembrandt

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