The Rijksmuseum is celebrating Rembrandt’s anniversary today with the online publication Drawings by Rembrandt. Born on July 15, 1606 he is regarded as one of the greatest artists in the history of art. The Rijksmuseum has the most important collection paintings, drawings and prints by Rembrandt in the world.
All drawings by Rembrandt from the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam will now be available to everyone in high resolution. This is accompanied with the most up to date knowledge by Rembrandt specialist Peter Schatborn and Head of the Rijksmuseum Printroom Jane Turner. From now on, researchers, students and Rembrandt-lovers will gain new insights, knowledge and inspiration by the 64 landscapes, biblical scenes, portraits and everyday scenes of Rembrandt.
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn – Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene as a Gardener c1645 (detail)
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn – Saskia sitting by a window c1638 (detail)