
Rembrandt van RijnDutch, 1606–1669May one see it?
New York, United States
On public display.
1625–1631 · Workplace
Leiden
1631–1669 · Workplace
Amsterdam
1632
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp
This group portrait with its innovative pyramidal composition brought Rembrandt fame as an outstanding master in Amsterdam and marked the arrival of his artistic maturity.
1632–1633
Paintings for Stadtholder Frederick Henry of Orange
For the stadtholder Rembrandt created the paired paintings The Raising of the Cross (1633) and The Descent from the Cross (1632/1633), inspired by engravings after Rubens's triptychs for the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp.
1634
Marriage to Saskia van Uylenburgh
Rembrandt married Saskia van Uylenburgh, cousin of the art dealer Hendrick van Uylenburgh; the wedding took place in the church of Sint Annaparochie without the artist's relatives. The marriage opened his access to commissions from prosperous burghers.
22 June 1634
Married: Saskia van Uylenburgh