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Rembrandt

  • 2019
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  • 1 season

The life and art of the quintessential 17th century Dutch painter Rembrandt.

Latest: Season 1 · 2019

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The life and art of the quintessential 17th century Dutch painter Rembrandt.

  1. E1. One Name's Enough

    Apr 9, 2019 · 59m

    Rembrandt's early life, competitive friendship with artist Jan Lievens, and arrival in Amsterdam, where he makes his name as a portraitist for hire.

  2. E2. Profit and Loss

    Apr 16, 2019 · 59m

    After completing his masterpiece The Night Watch, Rembrandt suffers a personal tragedy, enters a forbidden relationship with his servant girl, and becomes heavily indebted, slowly ruining his reputation.

  3. E3. Unbroken

    Apr 23, 2019 · 59m

    Facing bankruptcy and debtor's prison, Rembrandt pulls a scheme to provide for his family in his twilight years. Unfortunately, while his art never suffers, both his reputation and family end up paying the ultimate price.

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