Rambrant Huis

The Rembrandt House (Rembrandthuis) in Amsterdam is an art museum located in the former home of the painter Rembrandt van Rijn. He bought the building in 1639 and lived there until he went bankrupt in 1658. After the house was sold and fell into a long period of decay, the city saved it from demolition. It was restored under the direction of the architect Karel P.C. de Bazel and opened as a museum by Queen Wilhelmina in 1911. In the 1990s, a modern extension was added to the building, housing additional exhibition rooms and a library.

Inside, you can see a reconstruction of the interior as it looked in Rembrandt's day. The collection includes nearly all of the artist's known etchings as well as some of the original printing plates. The exhibits are complemented by paintings by his contemporaries, including works by his teacher Pieter Lastman and other Amsterdam painters who influenced Rembrandt. You can also see objects from Rembrandt's own collection, such as coins, stuffed animals, and natural history specimens, which offer a glimpse into his personal interests.