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Painting of a crowded militia company in a dark hall, with armed men in dark and red clothing around two central officers in black and cream, a girl in gold, and a drum.

The Night Watch

A large crowded militia company gathers in a dim hall, with armed men in dark and red garments moving forward around a central pair of officers in black and cream. A girl in pale gold, a drum, a dog and upraised pikes add motion and depth. Oil on canvas, with strong light falling on the central figures.

Artist
Rembrandt
Date
1642
Medium
Source
Wikimedia Commons / Wikidata
Size
3840 × 3124 px
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Public domain · Rembrandt died 1669 and the work dates by 1642; public domain in the US and life+70 countries.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier B · as stated by the source: Public domain

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Rembrandt, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Español: La ronda nocturna, Rembrandt, 1642

Una numerosa compañía de milicianos se reúne en un salón en penumbra, con hombres armados de ropas oscuras y rojas que avanzan alrededor de dos oficiales centrales vestidos de negro y crema. Una niña de tono dorado pálido, un tambor, un perro y lanzas en alto añaden movimiento y profundidad. Óleo sobre lienzo, con luz intensa sobre las figuras centrales.

Português: A Ronda Noturna, Rembrandt, 1642

Uma numerosa companhia de milicianos se reúne em um salão na penumbra, com homens armados de roupas escuras e vermelhas avançando em torno de dois oficiais centrais vestidos de preto e creme. Uma menina em tom dourado claro, um tambor, um cão e lanças erguidas acrescentam movimento e profundidade. Óleo sobre tela, com luz intensa sobre as figuras centrais.

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