Rambrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn was a Dutch painter born on July 15, 1606 who became one of the greatest artists in European history. He produced over 600 paintings, 300 etchings, and 2000 drawings in his career. He had success early in his career as an artist, teacher, and art dealer but also faced periods of prosperity and tragedy, including bankruptcy in 1656. He lost his wife Saskia in 1642 and his second wife Hendrickje Stoffels in 1663, while his only surviving son Titus died in 1668. Rambrandt himself passed away on October 4, 1669, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the most renowned painters in history known