Thanks to the enthusiasm, perfectionism and passion of Marten Talens, a distinctive and high-quality brand called Rembrandt first saw the light of day in 1899. In the following decades, Rembrandt developed into one of the world’s most renowned brands in oil colours, soft pastels, acrylic and watercolour paints for the professional artist. Based on the tradition of the old Dutch masters, the emphasis of the brand is mostly on the extensive range of intense colours, excellent lightfastness and high-quality pigments. Rembrandt: a legendary name for a range that is known for its superior and unparalleled quality.

Inspired by the production practices of the Dutch masters of the 17th century, the brand is driven to create the brightest, most intense colours, in line with today’s requirements and techniques. The brand has been developed through pure craftsmanship and artistic insight, based on the best raw materials. As a result, Rembrandt products have unique properties, including exceptionally high fineness, lightfastness and longevity.

Characteristics of Rembrandt are the extensive range of colours, as well as a consistent viscosity and uniform drying time. The brand owes its 120+ years of proven quality to experience, craftsmanship, expertise and a close cooperation with professional artists. Each colour is made according to a unique, tried and tested recipe. The necessary raw materials for each new batch undergo stringent quality control in our own laboratory.

Today, Rembrandt supplies oil, acrylic and watercolour paints, pastels, brushes and paper to over 100 countries and thousands of artists all over the world. Rembrandt, the choice for the professional artist.