Category: Rembrandt | Amsterdam Art

The Night Watch by Rembrandt is not actually called The Night Watch

13th May 2020 by Dennis

The Night Watch — Rembrandt’s most famous painting — is the most popular work of art in the Rijksmuseum, in which it has pride of place. It is viewed by 2.2 million people a year. The painting is officially titled, “Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq” (Dutch: Schutters … Read more

Rijksmuseum highlights: What to see at the Rijksmuseum

18th April 2020 by Dennis

Rijksmuseum is one of the most famous museums in the world. And the one you definitely shouldn’t miss while in Amsterdam. Covering more than 800 years of Dutch art and history, it’s home to around one million objects. That’s why it could be a bit hard to plan your visit to it and decide on … Read more