Rembrandt
Rembrandt Harmenz van Rijn was one of the world most famous Baroque painters. ... She was seen sometimes in Rembrandt’s paintings reading the Bible. Rembrandt had six brothers and sisters, and they had common jobs such as a miller, broker, or cobbler. Rembrandt’s father had something else planned for his son, which was to train for a profession. ... Soon after leaving Swanenburch, Rembrandt moved to Amsterdam, and studied for six months with Pieter Lastman. Rembrandt was able to give his artwork a distinctive style. ... Rembrandt and his friend, Jan Lievens, worked together in a studio. ... Most of their paintings were living models of the poor or old people in the streets, and sometimes Rembrandt’s family. The Dutch saw Rembrandt as a prodigy, and they were so happy to see themselves in his paintings. Soon, Rembrandt was offered portrait commissions in his hometown and later in Amsterdam. ... Tulp, an anatomy professor came to Rembrandt for portrait commissions. ... At Ulyenburch’s home his cousin, Saskia, and Rembrandt met and were immediately attracted to each other. ... Rembrandt and Sakia’s marriage was very successful. Along with his successful marriage, Rembrandt’s social status was on the rise. ... Rembrandt gained many students with his success, and he taught them to express their individuality. Rembrandt was very happy about his new prosperity, that he collected numerous of materialistic items that would eventually lead to his financial downfall. ... In the mansion Rembrandt experienced a time of grief when his fist three children died.