Rembrandt van Rijn's 407th birthday is the subject of Monday's Google doodle that features his self portrait.
The self portrait or 'Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-Up Collar' was made by Rembrandt in 1659. It is an oil on canvas painting and a celebrated work of the painter. The painting has been preserved in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC (US) since 1937, where it's part of the Andrew W. Mellon Collection.
Rembrandt van Rijn is known as one of the greatest painters in Europe and Dutch Republic (Netherlands). The period when he contributed to art, is known as the Dutch Golden age which was known for its cultural achievements.
He is generally considered one of the greatest painters and printmakers in European art history and the most important in Dutch history.
Born: July 15, 1606, Leiden, Netherlands
Died: October 4, 1669, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Full name: Rembrant Harmenszoon van Rijn
Periods: Dutch Golden Age, Baroque, Realism
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