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222 works across 1 institution
Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 222 works by Rembrandt (1606–1669) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Rembrandt's handling of light and shadow is the great achievement of Northern European painting, and it is above all a physical achievement — thick impasto highlights built up from layers of glaze, darkness that seems to breathe. Standing in front of a major Rembrandt self-portrait is one of the defining experiences of looking at Western art.
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC · 222 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Beggar in a High Cap, Standing and Leaning on a Stick
National Gallery of Art
c. 1630
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The Artist's Mother Seated, in an Oriental Headdress
National Gallery of Art
c. 1631
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Bearded Man, in a Furred Oriental Cap and Robe: the Artist's Father
National Gallery of Art
c. 1631
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Planning your visit to Washington DC
Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.