The admiration for Rembrandt remains unbroken nearly 350 years after his death. His works are omnipresent in the digital age, and exhibitions of his paintings and graphics are breaking visitor records. In addition to his rightly acclaimed works, numerous certificates and documents testify to Rembrandt's earthly existence and provide material for an extremely exciting portrayal of the life and work of the Dutch painter. The new biography takes into account the findings of current research. Above all, it is based on a thorough new evaluation of all historical sources, which are brought to life here. The reader is transported back to the "Golden Age" of the Netherlands and gains a deep understanding of the work of the master of light and shadow.