An artist driven by reckless desires, so famous he went by one name only.
He lived large, went bankrupt and was buried in an unmarked grave.
That’s not a description of some contemporary painter – it’s Rembrandt, living in 17th century Amsterdam.
The most comprehensive exhibition of the Dutch master’s work held in Australia in 25 years opens at the National Gallery of Victoria on Friday, full of insights about the life and work of an artist regarded as one of the greatest.
Rembrandt’s career began in Leiden in the 1620s and he quickly found success after moving to Amsterdam, spending his money on an extravagant mansion, artworks and exotic curiosities.
But the artist couldn’t pay his mortgage and went bankrupt in 1656.
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