Museum Rembrandthuis created an exhibition "Black in Rembrandt's time." Rembrandt portrayed several black people in his paintings and drawings. The museum has brought these portraits together. This video gives a virtual tour of the exhibition. Closed captions are available in English. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTRI161zY_g … [Read more...]
Ask Yvette – Am I related to Rembrandt van Rijn?
17 July 2015 by 11 Comments
After I wrote about my "great-aunt" Hendrickje Stoffels, the mistress of Rembrandt van Rijn, several people named Van Rijn have asked me if they could be descended from Rembrandt. The short answer? Sorry, no. Here's why. Rembrandt van Rijn had one lawful wife: Saskia van Uylenburgh. They had only one child who survived childhood: Titus van Rijn. Titus married in 1668 and died the same year, though not before getting his wife pregnant. His posthumously born daughter Titia married, but … [Read more...]
My great-aunt Hendrickje Stoffels, partner of Rembrandt van Rijn
8 May 2015 by 11 Comments
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of going to the Rijksmuseum to visit the Exhibition "Late Rembrandt," featuring the works of the latter part of Rembrandt van Rijn's career. A long-term wish of mine came true: I stood eye-to-eye with paintings and portraits of Hendrickje Stoffels, my 11th great aunt. Hendrickje Stoffels, partner of Rembrandt Hendrickje Stoffels came into Rembrandt's household in 1649, after his wife's death. The 23-year-old woman took care of his household and his young … [Read more...]
Rembrandt
15 July 2006 by Leave a Comment
Today (July 15) is the 400th anniversary of the birth of Rembrandt. He was born in Leiden and grew up to be one of the most famous painters the world has ever known. Besides just liking his paintings, I've got a genealogical interest in him... … [Read more...]
