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Rembrandt's masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands

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The Poor Man's Rembrandt Project returned to the house where Rembrandt once lived and worked in 2023, inviting tattoo artists to recreate his etchings as tattoos. Associated Press correspondent Mike Corder participated by getting a tattoo of Rembrandt’s 1630 etching "Self-Portrait with Beret, Wide-Eyed" from artist Henk Schiffmacher. The project aims to merge traditional art with contemporary body art and runs until November 7.

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In the Netherlands, Rembrandt's masterpieces are being transformed into tattoos through the Poor Man's Rembrandt Project, which returned by popular demand in 2026. Renowned Dutch tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher, also known as Hanky Panky, recreated Rembrandt’s 1630 etching Self-Portrait with Beret on Associated Press correspondent Mike Corder's arm. The project aims to blend two artistic traditions—centuries-old etchings and contemporary body art—by having tattoo artists replicate Rembrandt's works in a house where the artist once lived and worked. Schiffmacher, who has been working for over 45 years and has tattooed celebrities like Lady Gaga and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, sees tattooing as an enduring form of personal expression. Museum director Milou Halbesma notes that Rembrandt’s self-portraits are renowned for their honesty in depicting every detail.

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“While both articles describe a Rembrandt-themed tattooing event at Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam that happened multiple years after the initial 2023 pop-up, they are likely referring to different specific occurrences. The first article implies it's a personal second visit for the writer while the second specifically mentions Mike Corder getting a new tattoo by Henk Schiffmacher.”

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Rembrandt PERSON · 3× Corder PERSON · 2× Schiffmacher PERSON · 2× Associated Press ORG · 1× Dutch NORP · 1× Hanky Panky PERSON · 1× Henk Schiffmacher PERSON · 1× Lady Gaga PERSON · 1× Mike Corder PERSON · 1× The Poor Man's ORG · 1×

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This time, he sat down with renowned Dutch tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher, better known as Hanky Panky, to have Rembrandt's 1630 etching Self-Portrait with Beret, Wide-Eyed reproduced on his arm.

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🔮 Among those taking part is Associated Press correspondent Mike Corder, who had covered the original event without imagining he would one day get a tattoo himself.

2026-11-01 · Euronews

Rembrandt's masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands · assertive framing

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The Poor Man's Rembrandt Project, first launched in 2023, has returned by popular demand, bringing tattoo artists into the house where Rembrandt once lived and worked. asserted

Rembrandt → launch → house

Among those taking part is Associated Press correspondent Mike Corder, who had covered the original event without imagining he would one day get a tattoo himself. asserted

he → take → tattoo

This time, he sat down with renowned Dutch tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher, better known as Hanky Panky, to have Rembrandt's 1630 etching Self-Portrait with Beret, Wide-Eyed reproduced on his arm. asserted

etching → sit → arm

After around half an hour, the young artist's wide-eyed expression was permanently etched into Corder's skin. asserted

expression → etch → skin

Schiffmacher, whose career spans more than 45 years, has tattooed celebrities including Lady Gaga and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. asserted

career → span → Peppers

He embraces the nickname "Poor Man's Rembrandt", seeing tattooing as an art form that accompanies its owner for life. asserted

that → embrace → life

The museum's director, Milou Halbesma, says Rembrandt's self-portraits reveal his remarkable honesty, capturing every wrinkle and imperfection, including his own. asserted

portraits → say → own

The project brings together two very different artistic traditions, transforming centuries-old etchings into contemporary body art. asserted

project → bring → art

As Schiffmacher finished Corder's tattoo, he welcomed him into what he jokingly called the "world of freaks". asserted

he → finish → freaks

The project runs until 7 November. asserted

project → run → November