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Rembrandt

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Rembrandt [ˈrɛmbrænt]
n
(Biographies / Rembrandt (1606-1669) M, Dutch, ARTS AND CRAFTS: painter) full name Rembrandt Harmensz (or Harmenszoon) van Rijn (or van Ryn). 1606-69, Dutch painter, noted for his handling of shade and light, esp in his portraits
Rembrandtesque  adj
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Noun1.Rembrandt - influential Dutch artist (1606-1669)Rembrandt - influential Dutch artist (1606-1669)
Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, Rembrandt van Rijn, Rembrandt van Ryn
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