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Self-Portrait as the Apostle Paul

The Night Watch

From the series One hundred masterpieces
The Night Watch, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1642

Why is the Night Watch actually so famous? Isn’t it simply a group portrait of Amsterdam civic guardsmen in the 17th century? Look how Rembrandt created motion in this picture.

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The Night Watch The Night Watch

The Night Watch

1:31 min. - Why is the Night Watch actually so famous?

Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul

Self-Portrait as the Apostle Paul

1:01 min. - Look at the thick paint in Rembrandt’s turban

Self-portrait Self-portrait

Self-Portrait, Rembrandt

1:00 min. - The 22-year-old Rembrandt seen here did not shy away from experimenting

The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics’ The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics’

The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers’ Guild, Known as ‘The Syndics’.

1:02 min. - How did Rembrandt create the dynamics in this group portrait?

Isaac and Rebecca, Known as ‘The Jewish Bride’ Isaac and Rebecca, Known as ‘The Jewish Bride’

Isaac and Rebecca, Known as ‘The Jewish Bride’

1:07 min. - One of the most famous embraces in the art of painting

Marten&Oopjen Marten&Oopjen

Marten and Oopjen

1:26 min. - Purchased by France and the Netherlands for 80 million euros apiece

Portrait of a Woman, Possibly Maria Trip Portrait of a Woman, Possibly Maria Trip

Portrait of a Woman, Possibly Maria Trip

1:15 min. Rembrandt rendered her costly jewellery masterfully

Rembrandt’s Son Titus in a Monk’s Habit Rembrandt’s Son Titus in a Monk’s Habit

Rembrandt's Son Titus

1:09 min. - You can almost feel the silence

Tobit and Anna with the Kid Tobit and Anna with the Kid

Tobit and Anna

1:01 min. - Anna looks at her husband in disbelief...

Landscape with a Stone Bridge Landscape with a Stone Bridge

Landscape with a Stone Bridge

1:13 min - Help! There's a thunderstorm!

Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem

Jeremiah Lamenting

1:14 min. - What prophecy of Jeremiah is coming true?

Old Woman Reading, Probably the Prophetess Anna Old Woman Reading, Probably the Prophetess Anna

Old Woman Reading

1:03 min. - The old woman is completely engrossed in her book

Man in Oriental Clothing Man in Oriental Clothing

Man in Oriental Clothing

1:05 min. - Not a portrait, but a tronie

Musical Company Musical Company

Musical Company

1:17 min - Adoration of the Lord or a brothel scene?

Johannes Wtenbogaert Johannes Wtenbogaert

Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert

1:14 min. - Portrait of a devout man

Portrait of Haesje Jacobsdr van Cleyburg Portrait of Haesje Jacobsdr van Cleyburg

Haesje van Cleyburgh

1:16 min. - What makes Haesje's face so lively?