Young Rembrandt Studio, Leiden
The Young Rembrandt Studio is at Langebrug 89 in Leiden. It is a narrow three story brick building dating from the 17th century. Here is where Rembrandt spent his early years, studying under his mentor and teacher, Jacob van Swanenburgh.
In the Rembrandt Studio today one may view a seven minute film, in Dutch or English. The film uses "video mapping" to introduce one to the youthful Rembrandt and the important figures in his early life. It examines his unique talent, the materials he used and his methods of work. It covers the first 25 years of his life and career.
Swanenburgh was registered as a teacher of young Rembrandt in 1620. For three years Rembrandt studied with Swanenburgh in this house in Leiden. It is not clear what effect Swanenburgh's work may have had on Rembrandt. Rembrandt's interest in use of light, shadow and artificial lighting could have come from his teacher.
The house museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. There is no admission charge to visit the studio.
In the Rembrandt Studio today one may view a seven minute film, in Dutch or English. The film uses "video mapping" to introduce one to the youthful Rembrandt and the important figures in his early life. It examines his unique talent, the materials he used and his methods of work. It covers the first 25 years of his life and career.
Swanenburgh was registered as a teacher of young Rembrandt in 1620. For three years Rembrandt studied with Swanenburgh in this house in Leiden. It is not clear what effect Swanenburgh's work may have had on Rembrandt. Rembrandt's interest in use of light, shadow and artificial lighting could have come from his teacher.
The house museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. There is no admission charge to visit the studio.
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Sight Name: Young Rembrandt Studio
Sight Location: Leiden, Netherlands (See walking tours in Leiden)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Leiden, Netherlands (See walking tours in Leiden)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Leiden, Netherlands
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles