Rembrandt is known for his art, but his personal life is less well known; now his story is told, 350 years after his death, in his own words.

Rembrandt's work is often erotically charged, stemming from his reputation as the city's marital embarrassment, and further shame came to Rembrandt when he declared bankruptcy.

Facing bankruptcy and debtor's prison, Rembrandt pulls a scheme to provide for his family in his twilight years; while his art never suffers, both his reputation and family end up paying the ultimate price.