About this season
The life and art of the quintessential 17th century Dutch painter Rembrandt.
Episodes (3)
E1
1. One Name's Enough
Aired 9 April 2019 • 59 min
Rembrandt's early life, competitive friendship with artist Jan Lievens, and arrival in Amsterdam, where he makes his name as a portraitist for hire.
E2
2. Profit and Loss
Aired 16 April 2019 • 59 min
After completing his masterpiece The Night Watch, Rembrandt suffers a personal tragedy, enters a forbidden relationship with his servant girl, and becomes heavily indebted, slowly ruining his reputation.
E3
3. Unbroken
Aired 23 April 2019 • 59 min
Facing bankruptcy and debtor's prison, Rembrandt pulls a scheme to provide for his family in his twilight years. Unfortunately, while his art never suffers, both his reputation and family end up paying the ultimate price.