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Saskia van Uylenburgh

1612 – 1642

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Wikipedia Summary

Saskia van Uylenburgh was the wife of painter Rembrandt van Rijn. In the course of her life, she was his model for some of his paintings, drawings, and etchings. She was the daughter of Rombertus Uylenburg, the mayor as well as the justice of the Court of Friesland.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
August 2, 1612
Leeuwarden
Date of death
June 14, 1642
Amsterdam
Citizenship

Dutch Republic

Field and occupation
manželka Rembrandta van Rijna
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