New details about Rembrandt’s personal life

Rembrandt van Rijn, the most famous Dutch artist of the 17th century, enjoyed international fame in his final years. Newly discovered documents in the city of Genoa reveal that Rembrandt received a commission to adorn two altarpieces for a wealthy Italian nobleman, just three years before his death. The letters give a new insight into the personal life of Rembrandt, which is poorly documented.

Read the story: Radio Netherlands, 13 June 2008