Rembrandt

American  

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

noun

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

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Rembrandt British  

/ ˈrɛmbrænt /

noun

1. 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  

1. 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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Other Word Forms

• Rembrandtesque adjective
• Rembrandtish adjective

Example Sentences

"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 long lost painting by Rembrandt has been rediscovered and authenticated by experts, after its whereabouts were unknown for decades.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

In 1634, Rembrandt attempted to depict a lion for a scene of “St. Jerome Reading,” but Rubinstein said the shaggy creature in the print wasn’t realistic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

With 17 paintings, the great presence here is Rembrandt, and we are given something of a mini-retrospective.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

I catch enough of the conversation to realize that, bizarrely, they're talking about Rembrandt.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse