Philemon and Baucis

1631–1669 · Workplace

Amsterdam

1639–1658 · Residence

Rembrandt House Museum

July 1656

Declaration of Insolvency

Under pressure from creditors, Rembrandt declared himself insolvent (cessio bonorum) in July 1656 and voluntarily surrendered his property; by that time he had already transferred the house to his son.

1657–1658

Sale of His Property and Collection

Rembrandt's property and art collection were sold at auction; the detailed inventory listed 363 items — paintings, prints, antique busts, weapons, textiles, and exotic objects.

1658

Move to the Rozengracht

After the house was sold at auction, the family left the prestigious Jodenbreestraat and moved to modest rented lodgings on the Rozengracht — a district of craftsmen and artists, where Rembrandt lived until the end of his life.

1660

Titus and Hendrickje Found an Art Firm

Since after his declaration of insolvency Rembrandt could not trade on his own, in 1660 Titus and Hendrickje founded an art-dealing firm through which his works were sold.