Researchers Have Uncovered a Hidden Sketch in Rembrandt’s The Night Watch
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has found a preliminary sketch of 'The Night Watch' the painter drew directly onto the canvas, giving us new insight into his creative process.
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam has found a preliminary sketch of 'The Night Watch' the painter drew directly onto the canvas, giving us new insight into his creative process.
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