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Rembrandt first studied art in his native Leyden and
later worked under Pieter Lastman in Amsterdam. Around
1625 he returned to Leyden, but in 1631/32 he settled
permanently in Amsterdam. Although he enjoyed a great
reputation and pupils flocked to him, he suffered
financial difficulties that led to insolvency in 1656.
By 1660 most of his debts were settled, and his last
years were spent in relative comfort. Rembrandt painted
many portraits, biblical scenes, and historical
subjects.
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