Musee Rembrandt

The Rembrandt House in Amsterdam has housed a significant art collection since 1911 and was also the former home of the painter Rembrandt van Rijn. He bought the building in 1639 and lived there until his bankruptcy in 1658. After a long period of decay, the city purchased the house in connection with the 1906 anniversary year and handed it over to a foundation, which had it restored. The museum was opened by Queen Wilhelmina under the direction of the architect Karel P.C. de Bazel. A later extension, built in 1998, created additional space for galleries and a library, while the reconstruction of the interior based on historical plans was completed in 1999.

Here you can gain an almost complete overview of Rembrandt's printmaking, as the collection includes 260 of his etchings. Among the works on display are famous pieces such as "Abraham's Sacrifice" and "The Ruins of the Old Town Hall." The offering is complemented by paintings by Rembrandt's contemporaries and role models, including works by his teacher Pieter Lastman as well as pieces by students such as Ferdinand Bol. One particular highlight is the room containing Rembrandt's own collection, where curious objects such as coins, stuffed crocodiles, antlers, and butterflies are on display, offering a glimpse into the artist's interests.