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ainter, born in Leyden, W Netherlands. He studied under various masters, and was introduced to Italian art. His early works include religious and historical scenes, unusual in Protestant Holland. He settled in Amsterdam (1631), where he ran a large studio and took numerous pupils. "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp" (1632, The Hague) assured his reputation as a portrait painter. In 1634 he married Saskia van Ulenburgh (1613-42), and in the year of her death produced his masterpiece, "The Night Watch" (Amsterdam), which was well received, and which was followed by other important commissions. His extravagance, especially as a collector, led to bankruptcy in 1656, but he continued to work with undiminished energy and power. His preserved works number over 650 oil paintings, 2000 drawings and studies, and 300 etchings. He died in relative obscurity.
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