Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known commonly only as Rembrandt, is considered a master of Western Art. With more than 600 paintings and about 2,000 drawings and etchings, (and even more that have been lost as time passed) he is one of the most prolific artists of all time. The variety of the subjects used in his work is amazing when compared to others who specialized in only certain types of painting. Nudes, landscapes, portraits, everyday scenes, birds and animals, historical and mythological figures, biblical subjects, and self-portraits are all to be found in his creations.

Rembrandt was born in Leiden, The Netherlands on July 15, 1606, the son of a miller of modest means. His education was not neglected, but the university bored him and he later dropped out to study art. He married Saskia van Uylenburgh, the cousin of a successful art dealer who would enhance his career, introducing him to wealthy patrons who commissioned portraits from him. His other paintings were greatly sought after and he was making enough money to afford a huge house filled with many famous works of art.

Unfortunately, however, his private life was not so successful. Of his and Saskia's four children, only one survived infancy and Saskia herself died in 1642. He was forced to declare bankruptcy in 1656 after his ostentatious lifestyle exceeded even the substantial funds he was making as a painter, teacher, and art dealer.

Hendrickje Stoffels, a housekeeper whom he had hired in 1649, had become his common law wife and Rembrandt used her as a model for several of his paintings. Sadness still seemed to follow him, however, when in 1663 his second wife died, followed in 1668 with the death of his only surviving child, Titus. Rembrandt himself lived less than a year afterwards, dying on October 4, 1669.

Our Paintings

Our paintings  are hand painted on canvas. They are museum quality reproductions of a masterpiece, completely handpainted by one of our professional artists all of whom are art school graduates. It has not been stretched and is unframed. You can get it framed any way you like by your local framer or frame it yourself. The painting size is 24 x 20 inches (approx. 60 X 50 cm). There is extra canvas around the edges to allow for stretching.

All of our paintings,  which take weeks to complete, are signed by one of our commissioned artists from around the world. Only the best quality oil paints and canvas are used by our professional artists.  

This is a top quality hand painted oil Painting - not a Print, Poster or Canvas Transfer and much nicer to own. In galleries, repreduction oil paintings of this quality sell for £300+.

Paintings are available in a range of sizes from 20cm x 25cm (8 by 10 inches) up to 90cm x 120cm (36 x 48 inches). Different sizes are priced as a variant to the standard size.

Delivery costs £15 to anywhere in the world. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for your painting to be painted and shipped to you by TNT or UPS couriers. When the painting is complete and inspected a picture of your painting is sent to you for approval and a TNT tracking number is provided. Canvases are shipped rolled-up in a cardboard tube.