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Rembrandthuis

  • January 29, 2004
  • Rated 3 of 5 by ext212 from New York, New York
Rembrandthuis

The story goes that Rembrandt bought this house at the height of his popularity and lived here lavishly for more than twenty years which apparently contributed to his bankruptcy. It only holds a lot of his etchings because his own art collection was confiscated when he filed for Chapter 11.

I liked it better from the outside than inside. Ironically, I saw the entire collection of his etchings again in, of all places, Burlington, Vermont a year later.

From journal I Lost My Sense of Self in Amsterdam

Museum het Rembrandthuis

  • July 10, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by ms_dj from , Ontario
Museum het Rembrandthuis

The Museum het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House Museum) is the house in which painter Rembrandt van Rijn lived from 1639-1658. When we were there four years ago, there were exhibits of his drawings as well as many paintings. (If you'd like to see his most famous works, you'll need to go to the Rijksmuseum.) Since then, the museum has been restored to its original (seventeenth-century) condition.

In the museum gift shop, you can purchase reproductions of Rembrandt's works, both as full-sized prints, and postcards.

You can check out the current exhibits at the museum, and get more information here.

From journal Ah, Amsterdam!

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Rembrandt House Museum

  • June 27, 2001
  • Rated 4 of 5 by cls223 from Chicago, Illinois
This is the house where Rembrandt and his family lived and where he worked from 1639-1658. The interior has been restored as closely as possible to that time, and is furnished with things comparable to what was in the house in 1650. At that time, Rembrandt's possessions were inventoried, due to bancruptcy.

In the Cabinet, or curio room, Rembrandt kept various objets d'art including stuffed animals, coins, and weapons. The second floor was a studio for his pupils, as well as a special graphics studio where he and his pupils made prints. It was indescribable to be able to touch the press Rembrandt touched, and walk where he had walked. Until visiting the house, I hadn't realized that he had produced so many etchings.

There is a shop on the ground floor where various reproductions, postcards and other souvenirs can be purchased. The house is located quite near the Waterlooplein Market. The two activities combined make a pleasant afternoon.

From journal Amsterdam Notes

Rembrantsplein

  • October 11, 2000
  • Rated 3 of 5 by kimbis from Lansing, Michigan
The Rembrantsplein is a beautiful, well groomed little park named in honor of one of the greatest painters of all time. A huge statue of the famous painter is the focal point, and it is surrounded by flowers. Even in cool weather, it is a popular walking spot.

From journal Dutch holiday

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