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A Surprising Restoration Discovery

The Hidden Daylight of Rembrandt’s The Night Watch

By KayPublished about a year ago 1 min read

Rembrandt’s The Night Watch is celebrated as one of his greatest achievements, depicting a militia preparing for action. However, a surprising discovery came to light during a 1947 restoration when a thick layer of soot was removed.

The painting, originally thought to be a nighttime scene, was actually set in broad daylight. The removal of the soot unveiled a much brighter and more dynamic scene, changing our understanding of Rembrandt’s masterpiece.

It’s a reminder that art can be a lot more than meets the eye!

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  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Interesting

  • Esala Gunathilakeabout a year ago

    Well done.

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