Harmensz van Rijn Rembrandt (1606–1669), Dutch painter and etcher; considered one of the greatest painters in history. He received his most valuable training in the Amsterdam studio of Pieter Lastman (1583–1633), Dutch painter and engraver, who influenced Rembrandt's sense of composition and frequent choice of religious and historical themes. —Grad V Approved 1992 Glossary Upgrade, —3rd South African unpublished Appr GLS (19.3.92), —3rd South African published appr gls (14.4.92), —State of ManCongress Approved Gls (14.5.92), —Games Congress Gls (Approved 13.8.92)