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by imane haji 6 years ago

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imane

The renowned piece by Rembrandt, created in 1642, stands as one of the largest and most debated works of its time. Often referred to as a military portrait, it depicts a civic militia guard led by a captain.

imane

The night watch

effect

l

war 1618!1648

popular portraits

oil

34 figures

rembrandt

captain civic militia guards

paid 1600 guilders

light dark contrast

well recognized

militairy portrait

The painting

line of work
largest painting
controversial work
most debatable
1642

painting

playing drum
happy
uniform,weapons
castle
quards

Rembrandt van Rijn

aprenticeship
fascinnation art
etcher of Dutch Golden Age
Subonderwerp
greatest painter Europe