The Night Watch
Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn
Year: 1642
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 3.63 m × 4.37 m (11.91 ft × 14.34 ft)
Location: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Description: Officially titled "Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq", this iconic painting is a masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age and a prime example of Baroque art. Rembrandt's innovative use of light and shadow (chiaroscuro), dynamic composition, and lifelike portrayal of figures make it a truly captivating work.
Consider exploring other works by Rembrandt or diving deeper into the Baroque era.