Amsterdam celebrates Rembrandt's 400th

Rembrandt the Musical
Where: Royal Carre Theatre
What: Fans of musical theater won't want to miss "Rembrandt the Musical" at the elegant Royal Carre Theatre. The show tells the story of Rembrandt's adult life in Amsterdam, focusing on the women he loved and the stories behind his most famous works. It's a lavish production by any standard, featuring opulent period costumes and large-scale projections of Rembrandt's paintings. Though all singing and speaking is done in Dutch, international visitors can follow along with ShowTrans, a personal wireless device that provides periodic audio commentary, then switches off to let you enjoy the rest of each scene.
When: "Rembrandt the Musical" is playing Wednesdays through Sundays until December 10, 2006.

Rembrandt and the Bible
Where: The Biblical Museum
What: Though today Rembrandt is best known as a painter, during his lifetime he was much acclaimed for his dramatic and original etchings. Many of them are displayed in "Rembrandt and the Bible," an exhibit of more than 70 works featuring religious figures and tales from the Bible. The wide scope of the collection allows viewers to trace the evolution of Rembrandt's etching techniques over more than three decades.
When: "Rembrandt and the Bible" runs through December 10, 2006.

The "Jewish" Rembrandt
Where: Jewish Historical Museum
What: He may have lived in the Jewish Quarter and been friends with the rabbi Menasse ben Israel, but did Judaism really influence Rembrandt's art? The "'Jewish' Rembrandt" exhibit at the Jewish Historical Museum attempts to answer this question through close investigation of works like "Moses and the Tables of the Law" and the portrait of Dr. Ephraim Bueno.
When: "The 'Jewish' Rembrandt" runs from November 10, 2006 through February 4, 2007.

Rembrandt's Landscapes
Where: Municipal Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden
What: Though he spent his adult life in Amsterdam, Rembrandt was born in the small town of Leiden, today just 30 minutes away by train. There you'll find the Municipal Museum De Lakenhal, which is featuring an exhibition called "Rembrandt's Landscapes." This collection of scenic paintings, drawings and etchings may be a pleasant surprise to visitors who associate Rembrandt with his more famous portraits and Biblical scenes.
When: "Rembrandt's Landscapes" runs through January 7, 2007.

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