Rembrandt

American

[rem-brant, -brahnt, rem-brahnt] / ˈrɛm brænt, -brɑnt, ˈrɛm brɑnt /

noun

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn or van Ryn, 1606–69, Dutch painter.

Rembrandt British

/ ˈrɛmbrænt /

noun

full name Rembrandt Harmensz (or Harmenszoon ) van Rijn (or van Ryn ). 1606–69, Dutch painter, noted for his handling of shade and light, esp in his portraits

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Rembrandt Cultural

A seventeenth-century Dutch painter, considered one of the greatest painters in history. Rembrandt's work, with its strong lights and deep shadows, has a unique intensity. The Night Watch is one of his best-known paintings.

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Their haul included two Rembrandt oil paintings, sketches by French artist Edgar Degas and “The Concert,” one of only 36 Vermeers in existence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026

The museum said Rembrandt had given the Biblical story an innovative twist.

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026

"Materials analysis, stylistic and thematic similarities, alterations made by Rembrandt, and the overall quality of the painting all support the conclusion that this painting is a genuine work," the gallery said.

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026

A tiny chalk drawing of a recumbent lion by Rembrandt sold for $17.9 million on Wednesday, the latest sign that the art market is roaring back following a yearslong slump.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026

She looked like she had been painted by Rembrandt.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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