Exhibition Rembrandt and the world
Typically Dutch – that’s how many people see Rembrandt and his work. Unlike many artists of his era, Rembrandt never travelled abroad. But make no mistake. A lot of the world is reflected in his etchings, from lions, exotic shells and turbans, to mountainous landscapes and Italian buildings.
The Rembrandt and the world exhibition will take you on a journey past more than forty of Rembrandt’s etching from the Rembrandt House Museum collection, etchings that always reveal something that is not typically Dutch. Discover where Rembrandt got his knowledge and inspiration, and how worldly-wise (or unworldly?) he really was.
Workshop
In Museum Rembrandthuis you can make your own etching during the summer holidays! In this workshop, give your own twist to an etching from the exhibition Rembrandt & the world. The museum teacher will teach you how you can easily recreate Rembrandt’s etchings with, for example, shells, lions, or his own self-portrait with turban and sword. Experiment with Rembrandt’s drypoint technique and print two prints on the large etching press. You can take these home afterwards.
Age: from 6 years onwards.
Language: Dutch and English
Period: 18 July to 13 October
Dates: Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Workshop duration: 1.5 hours
Location: workshop space De Vierde, Museum Rembrandthuis, Jodenbreestraat 4 1011 NK Amsterdam
Price: €7.50, excluding entrance ticket to the museum. Free with city pass
