The Goldsmith, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1655
Rembrandt van Rijn, portraitRembrandt van RijnDutch, 1606–1669

The Goldsmith

1655 · Print

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Not on view at present

Where is “The Goldsmith” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.

Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago, United States

It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.

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In this state since
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The museum

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Accession number
1938.1761

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In the life of Rembrandt van Rijn

The whole life
  1. 1631–1669 · Workplace

    Amsterdam

  2. 1639–1658 · Residence

    Rembrandt House Museum

  3. 1654

    Birth of His Daughter Cornelia

    In 1654 Rembrandt and Hendrickje's daughter Cornelia was born; the parish council censured Hendrickje for "sinful cohabitation" with the artist.

  4. 1654

    Daughter born: Cornelia van Rijn

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

All works

On view at Art Institute of Chicago

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