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His Life-2
In addition, Rembrandt’s mythological and religious works were much in demand and he painted numerous dramatic masterpieces such as The Blinding of Samson (1636, Stadelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt). Because of his public recognition as a teacher, his studio was filled with pupils, some of whom (such as Carel Fabritius) were already trained artists. In the 20th century, scholars have re-attributed a number of his paintings to his associates; attributing and identifying Rembrandt’s works is an active area of art scholarship. In contrast to his successful public career, however, Rembrandt’s family life was marked by misfortune. Saskia gave birth to four children between 1635 and 1641, but only the last, Titus, survived; her own death came in 1642. Hendrickje Stoffels, engaged as his housekeeper about 1649, eventually became his common-law wife and was the model for many of his pictures. Despite Rembrandt’s financial success as an artist, teacher, and art dealer, his liking for ostentatious living forced him to declare bankruptcy in 1656. more...
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