Meet Rembrandt van Rijn, the 17th-century Dutch painter who dominated the Baroque style.
Born in Leiden, the Netherlands, in 1606, Rembrandt was a child prodigy with a knack for light and shadow.
Rembrandt's talents were recognized from a young age, and he received a classical education at the Latin School in Leiden.
At 18, Rembrandt set up his own studio in Leiden and worked closely with a young student named Jan Lievens.
In 1632, Rembrandt moved to Amsterdam, where he found success as a portrait painter for the city's elite.
To learn more about Rembrandt's life and works, keep reading to the next article: Rembrandt van Rijn: Challenges, Decline, and Artistic Legacy.
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