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When Rembrandt's "Night Watch" is vividly brought to life
What an inspiration was “Golden Age” of Dutch painting, led by one of the greatest Baroque masters ever – Rembrandt van Rijn.
Where else to go to truly feel that spirit, but to stroll renowned Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Just walk and enjoy till you reach the room with Rembrandt’s most fascinating masterpiece – “The Night Watch”.
Rembrandt: “The Night Watch” Photo by: Amsterdam Tourist Information
We can just imagine passion of Rembrandt, when he accepted commission from the guild hall of musketeers guards, to portrait their Captain Frans Banning Cocq. Proud captain is painted standing in his black vest and white collar. Next to him, is his lieutenant Willem van Ruytenburgh, who seems to carefully listen captain’s order, dressed in yellowish uniform. Around them, numerous civic guards burst with expression, action and specific gestures.
“Night Watch’ is brilliantly brought to life
Three years of devotion to every detail, was needed for Rembrandt to complete this masterpiece in 1642.
Curiosity is that he never named this painting “The Night Watch”. Originally, painted scene was a pure daylight action. However, this masterpiece has darkened through the centuries, due to layers of dirt and received its present nickname in the XVIII century.
Deeper tales on every painting reveal so many secrets, and provide powerful insight allowing us to almost step inside.
But what happens when Rembrandt’s “Night Watch” is brilliantly brought to life, in a way you will never forget.
Watch carefully…
Video by : ING Nederland
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, together with its main sponsor, ING Company, decided to step further and promote arts and culture.
They combined actors, authentic costumes and music to surprise confused people in one of Amsterdam’s shopping malls.
After the whole spectacular performance was over, people realized how closer they were to the essential beauty of Rembrandt’s “Night Watch” painting.
Maybe this is just one of many possibilities, on how to make paintings perspicuous to everyone. We can just say “bravo!” to the Rijksmuseum and admire this innovative way of understanding art.
