To make clear what you do not know . . .

Today is the birthday of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (July 15, 1606 – October 4, 1669), painter and etcher, best known simply as Rembrandt. He was a popular portrait painter and is generally considered one of the greatest painters and printmakers in European art history.

Self-Portrait

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn

oil on canvas (1658)

133.7 × 103.8 cm

Frick Collection

New York, NY

"Painting is the grandchild of nature. It is related to God." - Rembrandt

"Choose only one master - Nature." - Rembrandt

"Practise what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know." - Rembrandt

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