Hello friends, Have you guys noticed Google doodle theme today?? Whose picture is that?? Well, It is of the great Dutch painter and etcher Rambrandt Van Rijn on regard of his 407th birth anniversary. He was generally considered as one of greatest painters of European art history. The Google doodle displays the self portrait made by Rambrandt in 1659, which is an oil on canvas painting and a celebrated work of the painter. This painting is preserved in the National Gallery of Washington DC since 1937. He was one of the greatest painter of the Dutch Golden age.
Art Connoisseur of 20th century claimed that Rambrandt had made more than 600 paintings,about 200 etchings and 2000 drawings. However modern findings and research have estimated around 300 paintings.
Rambrandt was born on 15th July 1606 in the Dutch Republic (Netherlands). Some of his greatest works include Abduction of Europa,Judas Repentant,Returning the Piece of Silver and several others.
He married Saskia Van Uylenburg in 1634. He died on Oct 4,1969 1 year after his son's death.
Art Connoisseur of 20th century claimed that Rambrandt had made more than 600 paintings,about 200 etchings and 2000 drawings. However modern findings and research have estimated around 300 paintings.
Rambrandt was born on 15th July 1606 in the Dutch Republic (Netherlands). Some of his greatest works include Abduction of Europa,Judas Repentant,Returning the Piece of Silver and several others.
He married Saskia Van Uylenburg in 1634. He died on Oct 4,1969 1 year after his son's death.
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