This is a 1642 oil painting created by Rembrant van Rijn. It’s known as one of the most famous Dutch Golden Age paintings. It is currently located in the Amsterdam Museum displayed as the most well known piece in the Rijksmuseum. The title that Rebrandt’s painting has been known by all these years is actually incorrect. The scene of this painting didn’t take place during the night, but during the day. It was given it’s title The Night Watch at the end of the 18th century when it was already darkened by dirt and varnish. This painting contains officers and men of Captain Fran Banning Cocq and Lieutenant Wilhelm van Ruytenburgh.
This oil painting shows a dramatic use of light and darkness as well as the perception of motion. While color is limited in this piece, so much emotion is shown by the shadowed look of the people and building. The Night Watch depicts bravery and potential or past victory in a way. The details in the faces, clothing, and guns show men, that once called upon, will defend cities and put riots to an end.
“Rembrandthuis.” The Night Watch , Museum HET Rembrandthuis, 3 Dec. 2018,
“Rembrandt’s Night Watch.” The Night Watch by Rembrandt Van Rijn, REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Life, Paintings, Etchings, Drawings & Self Portraits, Oct. 2018, http://www.rembrandtpainting.net/rembrandt’s_night_watch.htm
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