History and Collections

REMBRANDT

Self-Portrait with Two Circles

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  • VISIT KENWOOD

    See Rembrandt's masterpiece at Kenwood. Set within the tranquil gardens of Hampstead Heath in north London and with free admission. 

  • KENWOOD COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS

    Explore highlights from the collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Dyck and Turner.

  • THE GUITAR PLAYER

    Discover the story of The Guitar Player, one of only 36 known paintings by Johannes Vermeer, on Google Arts and Culture.

  • OLD LONDON BRIDGE

    Take an in-depth look at this masterpiece by Claude de Jongh, which provides a unique record of one of London’s most famous lost structures.

  • EMMA HAMILTON: ARTIST’S MUSE

    Discover how George Romney’s portraits of Emma Hamilton, including The Spinstress, propelled its subject to fame.

  • HISTORY OF KENWOOD

    Discover the history of Kenwood, from its 17th-century beginnings to the 21st-century restoration of its Georgian grandeur.

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