The+Nightwatch

//** The Nightwatch **//

// The Nightwatch // by Rembrandt van Rijn, also known as De Nachtwacht, is a Dutch oil painting, now displayed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. It is one of the most famous paintings during the Dutch Golden Age. The painting was completed 1642, known for its characteristics of effectively used chiaroscuro and perception of motion.

Rembrandt successfully captured the appearance of a historical event taking place. Men wearing armor and interesting helmets before a massive archway, gave a meaning that a city needed to be defended, a drummer boy had a dog barking at his feet, and the clothes of yellow were meant to resemble victory. Fun fact about the painting is that it doesn't actually take place at night painting as people may think. The scene actually takes place in the day.

Rembrandt’s painting was one of the most famous art works during the Dutch Golden Age, which inspired many artists as well during that time. Even afterwards, it’s currently the fourth most famous painting in the Western World, after the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper, and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.