Rembrandt's masterpieces become tattoos in the Netherlands
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, initiated in 2023, returned to the Netherlands with a renewed demand from tattoo enthusiasts. This time, renowned Dutch tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher, commonly known as Hanky Panky, collaborated with Associated Press reporter Mike Corder. Corder, who previously covered the inaugural event without anticipating the outcome, chose Rembrandt's 1630 self-portrait etching for his tattoo.
Schiffmacher, a tattoo artist with over four decades of experience, has inked celebrities such as Lady Gaga and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Adopting the moniker "Poor Man's Rembrandt," he considers tattooing a permanent art form that accompanies its subject throughout life. Museum Director Milou Halbesma highlighted Rembrandt's self-portraits' authenticity, capturing every detail, including imperfections.
The project merges two distinct artistic traditions, transforming historical etchings into modern body art. As Schiffmacher completed Corder's tattoo, he welcomed him into the "world of freaks." Corder expressed satisfaction with the result, albeit a bit sore. The Poor Man's Rembrandt Project is set to conclude on November 7th.
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