The Rembrandt House: The house where Rembrandt lived and worked

Driven by ambition, Rembrandt van Rijn moves from Leiden to Amsterdam in 1631 at the age of twenty-five. At that time, Amsterdam is flourishing: maritime trade is growing in importance, the city is expanding rapidly, and many are amassing wealth. Rembrandt also found himself in this flow. He has quickly gained fame and is the most sought-after portrait painter of his era: everyone of significance desires a painting by his hand.

In 1639, Rembrandt, the leading Dutch painter of the 17th century, moves into the impressive building at number 4 on Jodenbreestraat, located in the bustling heart of Amsterdam. At the time, he is a young man of 33, just married to Saskia. Their love for each other is boundless. This house meets the couple's ambitions perfectly. It is spacious, offering both living and working space in abundance.

Like many other artists of his time, Rembrandt faced financial difficulties. Therefore, he had to leave his home in 1658. His house was auctioned off and with it, many of his possessions were also lost. That house is now known as Museum Het Rembrandthuis and is a cultural attraction where hundreds of thousands of visitors visit every year.

"The Rembrandthuis is decorated to look almost exactly as it did at the time Rembrandt himself inhabited the house. The antique furniture and decorations give a unique glimpse into the daily life of the famous artist," - Amsterdam Magazine.

An immersive experience
Museum Het Rembrandthuis offers an immersive experience of seventeenth-century Amsterdam. It also boasts an impressive collection of drawings and sketches by Rembrandt, as well as some of his contemporaries. For example, you will also find paintings by his mentor, Pieter Lastman. Exhibitions at the Rembrandthuis change regularly and include works of art on temporary loan from other institutions and organizations.