The scandal of the housekeeper, the excessive spending, the debts, the problem with the kitchen maid, the bankruptcy, the problem with the church committee- it's a wonder he produced any work at all.
Yet a recent painting sold for £36 million, and he is revered as one of the greatest and most influential painters of all time.
Tony's talk to the Club on the 4th November will be about Rembrandt, his life, ( including the scandals), and of course, his work.
Not for the easily offended or those of a nervous disposition.
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Students at Redborne School, Alameda School and Russell Lower School in Ampthill have gone purple during February to help raise funds as part of the Rotary initiative to end the war against polio.
moreCertificate presented by President Bob in recognition of £456 raised by Flitwick and Ampthill Tennis Club for Children in Need.
moreThe Club is involved in many events that take place in Ampthill and its surrounding district. These include supporting other organisations and events such as the Ampthill Fireworks, the Christmas Lights Switch On, the Fire Station and Ampthill Gala.
moreWe’re back! After months of Zoom meetings, Ampthill Rotary Club finally returned to face to face meetings this week. Here President Bob King welcomes President Elect Phil Hines, and looks forward to a fantastic year ahead.
moreThe Club is involved in many projects within the community. We run a Burger Bar at local events including the Christmas lights switch on in Ampthill. We take part in the Children in Need day by collecting at Tesco in Flitwick and Waitrose in Ampthill.
moreMembers of Ampthill Rotary Club were hard at work putting up lamp post rounders around the town in preparation for the Jubilee celebrations.
moreWe organise many events during the year including Young Writers, Tech Tournament, Young Chef, RYLA and our annual fun Race Night. This year's event will be held at the Parkside Hall.
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