In spite of his longstanding popularity,however,authoritative accounts of Rembrandt's life and work have been difficult to compile,and there has long been difficult to compile,and there has long been debate over the precise number of works that can be absolutely attributed to the great master.

An emblem for this book

Preface

Introduction

A Dutch artist's life

Family,loved ones,households

Craft

Earning and spending

Patrons

Landscape

Humankind

Man and God