Rembrandt, REHM brant (1606-1669), was the Netherlands' greatest artist. Rembrandt's output of works of art was tremendous. Some scholars credit him with about 600 paintings, 300 etchings, and 1,400 drawings, though several of his paintings are now attributed to his students. Many other works have been lost. Unlike some other great artists, Rembrandt wrote almost nothing about his art.