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. —State of ManCongress Approved Gls (14.5.92)