Description:
The complete history of the Rijksmuseum's most iconic painting, packed with new information gleaned from an extensive and ongoing conservation project
Rembrandt's (1606-69) The Night Watch (1642) is the Rijksmuseum's most famous painting, and one of the most famous artworks in the world. This in-depth guide tells of its turbulent history, mythical status and Operation Night Watch--the Rijksmuseum's largest ever research and restoration project.