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The Night Watch, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1642. oil on canvas, h 379.5cm × w 453.5cm × w 337kg More details. Rembrandt's largest and most famous painting was made for one of the three headquarters of Amsterdam's civic guard. These groups of civilian soldiers defended the city from attack.
Dec 6, 2023 · Rembrandt’s The Night Watch is an example of a very specific type of painting that was exclusive to the Northern Netherlands, with the majority being commissioned in the city of Amsterdam. It is a group portrait of a company of civic guardsmen.
Rembrandt 1642. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Night Watch, the most famous painting in the Rijksmuseum, actually has another title: Militia Company of District II under the Command...
Oct 23, 2021 · The Night Watch is one of the most famous Dutch Golden Age paintings. The painting is famous for three things: its colossal size (363 cm × 437 cm (11.91 ft × 14.34 ft)), the dramatic use of light and shadow (tenebrism) and the perception of motion in what would have traditionally been a static military group portrait.
The Night Watch (1642) by Rembrandt van Rijn is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Rembrandt was the first to depict the figures in a group portrait in action, showing the civic...
All about Rembrandt's greatest work. The Night Watch: the beating heart of the Rijksmuseum and Rembrandt's most famous work. Created in 1642, it is still inspiring and beloved today. Dive into all our episodes about the masterpiece and find out more.
Rembrandt van Rijn, The Night Watch (Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq), 1642, oil on canvas, 379.5 x 453.5 cm (Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam) Speakers: Dr Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Steven Zucker and Beth Harris.
