About Rembrandt
Rembrandt van Rijn was the great painter of the Dutch Golden Age, famous for dramatic light and shadow, deep psychological portraits and a long series of self-portraits that show him from youth to old age.
He worked in Amsterdam, where The Night Watch was made for a civic militia company. He was also one of the greatest printmakers in history.
Where to see Rembrandt's famous paintings
| Painting | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|
| The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp | 1632 | Mauritshuis, The Hague |
| The Night Watch | 1642 | Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam |
| Aristotle with a Bust of Homer | 1653 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
| The Jewish Bride | c. 1665 to 1669 | Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam |
How big are they?
The paintings drawn to scale next to a person 1.7 m tall.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most famous paintings by Rembrandt?
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, The Night Watch, Aristotle with a Bust of Homer, The Jewish Bride.
Where can I see paintings by Rembrandt?
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp at the Mauritshuis in The Hague; The Night Watch at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam; Aristotle with a Bust of Homer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; The Jewish Bride at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
When did Rembrandt live?
Rembrandt was born in 1606 and died in 1669.
Sources: Wikidata Q5598. Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.