Rembrandt Quotes & Sayings

Painting is the grandchild of nature. It is related to God. — Rembrandt

Old age is a hindrance to creativity but cannot crush my youthful spirit. — Rembrandt

Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know. — Rembrandt

Sincerity is the eventual deception of all great men. — Rembrandt

A painting is not made to be sniffed. — Rembrandt

I envy the poet. He is encouraged toward drunkenness and wallows with nubile wenches while the painter must endure wretchedness and pain for his art. — Rembrandt

An honest man always values earning honor over wealth. — Rembrandt

A work is finished when an artist realizes his intentions. — Rembrandt

Choose only one master - Nature. — Rembrandt

A painting is complete when it has the shadows of a god. — Rembrandt

I can't paint the way they want me to paint and they know that too — Rembrandt

A painting is finished when the artist says it is finished. — Rembrandt

Life etches itself onto our faces as we grow older, showing our violence, excesses or kindnesses. — Rembrandt

Of course you will say that I ought to be practical and ought to try and paint the way they want me to paint. Well, I will tell you a secret. I have tried and I have tried very hard, but I can't do it. I just can't do it! And that is why I am just a little crazy. — Rembrandt

Without atmosphere a painting is nothing. — Rembrandt