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Season 1
“Rembrandt”
Created by: Toby Jones
Network: BBC Scotland
Season aired: 2019-04-09
Overview
The life and art of the quintessential 17th century Dutch painter Rembrandt.
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Episodes · 3
One Name's Enough
Rembrandt's early life, competitive friendship with artist Jan Lievens, and arrival in Amsterdam, where he makes his name as a portraitist for hire.
Profit and Loss
After completing his masterpiece The Night Watch, Rembrandt suffers a personal tragedy, enters a forbidden relationship with his servant girl, and becomes heavily indebted, slowly ruining his reputation.
Unbroken
Facing bankruptcy and debtor's prison, Rembrandt pulls a scheme to provide for his family in his twilight years. Unfortunately, while his art never suffers, both his reputation and family end up paying the ultimate price.
