Rijksmuseum begins restoration of Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’
Amsterdam. Eight art conservators began a painstaking process to remove a layer of varnish from Rembrandt’s mammoth masterpiece ‘The Night Watch’, revealing its original depth and color. The task, which could take years, began on Tuesday at the Rijksmuseum national gallery in Amsterdam. “Rembrandt painted with a very clear contrast between light and dark and … Read more