Rembrandt's masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands

Loading the video No Comment Video. Rembrandt's masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 29 October 2026 - 14:37 GMT+1 Visitors to the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, can once again take home a piece of the Dutch master's art, permanently tattooed on their skin. 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. 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. 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. After around half an hour, the young artist's wide-eyed expression was permanently etched into Corder's skin. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Schiffmacher, whose career spans more than 45 years, has tattooed celebrities including Lady Gaga and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He embraces the nickname "Poor Man's Rembrandt", seeing tattooing as an art form that accompanies its owner for life. The museum's director, Milou Halbesma, says Rembrandt's self-portraits reveal his remarkable honesty, capturing every wrinkle and imperfection, including his own. The project brings together two very different artistic traditions, transforming centuries-old etchings into contemporary body art. As Schiffmacher finished Corder's tattoo, he welcomed him into what he jokingly called the "world of freaks". The journalist's verdict was simple: happy with the result, if a little sore. The project runs until 7 November. Rembrandt Culture tattoos Amsterdam Museum Netherlands Top stories Now playing Next Rembrandt's masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands Now playing Next Israel: protesters demand Arab-Jewish unity government after election Now playing Next Spain: cranes clear twisted train wreckage as rescuers work through the night Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 29th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Watch: Fuel crisis strands 200 passengers aboard luxury cruise ship Odyssey Now playing Next Expert calls for ‘refinery revolution’ to avoid disruptions during war Now playing Next Putin calls Elon Musk a 'genius' as Russia builds its own Starlink rival Now playing Next High-speed train crash in Spain kills at least 68, over 100 injured Now playing Next Spain: First footage reveals wreckage of deadly high-speed train crash Now playing Next EU removes mention of ‘associate membership’ from Canada declaration Now playing Next Sánchez pledges tough line on safety failures after Toledo train crash Now playing Next Second high-speed rail disaster in nine months leaves Spain in grief Now playing Next ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down next February, months before her mandate ends Now playing Next US measles surge reminds of Europe’s vaccination gaps Now playing Next Albania adopts measures to impose fines up to €5,500 on people at protests that become violent Now playing Next Bahamas: King Charles III dances with locals during Caribbean visit ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night No Comment Spain: Rescuers search mangled train wreckage near Toledo No Comment Spain: First footage reveals wreckage of deadly high-speed train crash No Comment Brazil: Lula celebrates 81st birthday after re-election victory Europe Today Trump an 'aspiring authoriarian', says US historian Allan Lichtman Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Wicker' – 50 Shades Of Hay? Business Volkswagen posts €5.8 billion loss as Chinese competition bites Europe Today Europe Today: Second high-speed rail disaster in nine months leaves Spain in grief Business Europe’s oil bill: EU pays €10bn more per month than in 2025 Europe News Sánchez pledges tough line on possible safety failures after Toledo train crash USA 60.000 runners, two million spectators, one city: New York gets ready for marathon day Grand Voyager From Baku’s old city to mud volcanoes: discovering Azerbaijan’s wonders ADVERTISEMENT Markets European gas price crosses €100 for first time since 2022 as EU warns of new crisis Modern Nomads Discovering the birthplace of apples in Kazakhstan’s wild forests EU News EU removes mention of ‘associate membership’ from Canada declaration Space Satellites the size of drinks cans: Young engineers take on a space challenge in Uzbekistan Europe News Germany and Japan strengthen economic ties as global tensions rise Euronews Tech Talks Gene therapy beyond rare diseases with Alessandra Biffi | Euronews Tech Talks Brazil Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after fleeing Brazil Europe News First aerial images show scene of deadly train crash in Toledo, Spain ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT