RembrandtA compelling reconsideration of Rembrandts printed oeuvre based on new research into the artists life and work As a pioneering printmaker, Rembrandt van Rijn (16061669) stood apart from his contemporaries thanks to his innovative approach to composition and his skillful rendering of space and light. He worked with the medium as a vehicle for artistic expression and experimentation, causing many to proclaim him the greatest etcher of all time.