Rem·brandt van Rijn or Rem·brandt van Ryn  (r ĕm br ănt ′ vän r īn , -bränt ′) 1606-1669.
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Dutch painter whose works often portray historical and religious scenes and are celebrated for their subtle expressions of human emotions. His works include a series of self-portraits as well as group portraits, such as The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp (1632) and The Night Watch (1642).  (click for a larger image) Rembrandt van Rijnc. 1634 self-portrait |
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