Night Watch in detail

From the series In detail
The Night Watch, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1642

And – action! The militiamen are mobilizing, ready to march out and protect the city. Weapons in hand, they have already fired a shot. These citizens commissioned Rembrandt to paint this group portrait for display at their headquarters.
The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics’ The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics’

Snapshot

Vergadering van stoffige mannen

The Love Letter The Love Letter

Love Letter

Mysterious message

Dolls’ house of Petronella Oortman Dolls’ house of Petronella Oortman

A Doll's House for Ladies

Not a child’s toy, but a pastime for ladies

The Threatened Swan The Threatened Swan

Political Swan

Swan protects her eggs

Marten Soolmans Marten Soolmans

Marten Soolmans

Proud husband

Oopjen Coppit Oopjen Coppit

Oopjen Coppit

From head to toe

Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters

Fun on the Ice

Everyone on the ice!

The Night Watch The Night Watch

Night Watch

The defence of Amsterdam

The Merry Family The Merry Family

Merry Family

A good example?