Rembrandt

Rembrandt (1606-1669) was the supreme master of the Dutch Golden Age, unmatched in his use of light and shadow to reveal the inner life of his subjects. The Night Watch, his monumental group portrait, remains the pride of Dutch painting.

  • The Night Watch

    ByDominik Szobak

    Most people assume one of the world’s most famous paintings depicts a dramatic nighttime scene — but The Night Watch actually takes place in broad daylight, and the “darkness” is largely the result of centuries of yellowed varnish that was only cleaned away in the 20th century. Quick Facts Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn Year: 1642…