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.
STATUS: Forthcoming | 6/30/2026
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Published by nai010 publishers. Text by Jonathan Bikker.
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.
