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Yes; he called it The Company of Frans Banning Cocq and Willem van Ruytenburch, that being both what it depicted and the people who commissioned the painting.
The alternate name The Night Watch was coined due to the dark varnish it had until the 1940s, giving the impression of a night-time scene, when it was in fact set during day.
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What artist painted The Night Watch?
Rembrandt painted Night Watch in 1642. In 1642, Rembrandt painted the most important work of his career, "The Night Watch." The painting is renowned for three elements: its colossal size, the effective use of light and shadow (chiaroscuro), and the perception of motion in what would have been, traditionally, a static military portrait. It depicts the eponymous company moving out, led by Captain Frans Banning Cocq (dressed in black, with a red sash) and his lieutenant, Willem van Ruytenburch (dressed in yellow, with a white sash).
What name does Rembrandt go by?
Rembrandt van Rijn or just Rembrandt.
Names of Rembrandt's paintings?
One is 'The Night Watch' also known as 'The Military Company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq'. He completed a lifelong group of self portraits as well as many other portraits. Rembrandt was also a master printer and etcher. The Rijksmuseum (general name for national museum in the Dutch language) in Amsterdam has 'The Night Watch'.Other famous paintings:Dr Tulp's Anatomy LessonRaising of the CrossSaskia as FloraAbduction of GanymedeFeast of BelshazzarBlinding of SamsonThe Night WatchThe SyndicsThe Prodigal SonSelf Portrait (several)
What is the birth name of Rembrandt van Rijn?
Rembrandt van Rijn's birth name is Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn.
What is Rembrandt's full name?
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn.
What was Rembrandt?
Rembrandt is his first name! His full name was Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn.
What is the night watch?
The painting called "The Night Watch" is a 1682 painting by Rembrandt that depicts a Dutch militia. The painting's actual title in English would be "The Company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq and Lieutenant Willem van Ruytenburch preparing to march out" and its colloquial name stems from it being inaccurately thought to be a night scene (due to layers of dark varnish finally removed in the 1940s).
What was rembrandt's mothers name?
Rembrandt's mother's name was Neeltje van Suylichem. She was married to Rembrandt's father, Harmen van Rijn, who was a miller. Neeltje played a significant role in Rembrandt's early life, and her influence is often reflected in his works.
Name a job you would only do at night?
night watch, bartender, entertainer, janitor, and bouncer
Did you watch corination street last night?
Hello my name is blobadyblod and i come from planet zing zong.I did watch corrie last night did u?
What was rembrandt's wife's name?
Rembrandt van Rijn married a cousin of a art buyer named Saskia van Uylenburg.
Who was rembrandt?
Her name was Neeltgen Willemsdochter van Zuytbrouck
