Rembrandt's Night Watch

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:painting
gptkbp:art_movement gptkb:painting
gptkbp:art_style layering of paint
gptkbp:audience initially controversial
gptkbp:color rich and dark colors
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Rembrandt_van_Rijn
gptkbp:cultural_significance icon of Dutch art
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:organization
gptkbp:dimensions 363 cm × 437 cm
gptkbp:exhibition exhibited in major museums worldwide
gptkbp:genre baroque
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Dutch_Golden_Age
gptkbp:historical_event depicts a moment in a militia parade
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rembrandt's Night Watch
gptkbp:influenced_artists influenced later artists
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Caravaggio
Dutch painting traditions
gptkbp:inspiration numerous parodies and references
gptkbp:location gptkb:Rijksmuseum
gptkbp:medium gptkb:oil_on_canvas
gptkbp:notable_feature historical accuracy
large scale
use of perspective
complex narrative
the arrangement of figures
the emotional impact
emphasis on individual characters
symbolism in the composition
the contrast between light and dark
the cultural impact on Dutch society
the historical significance of the figures
the legacy in art history
the ongoing scholarly research
the public fascination with the painting
the storytelling element
the use of color to convey mood
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Captain_Frans_Banning_Cocq
gptkb:Lieutenant_Willem_van_Ruytenburch
gptkbp:notable_for dramatic use of light and shadow
the expressions of the figures
the dog in the foreground
the flag held by a soldier
the girl in the background
the use of movement
gptkbp:restoration multiple restorations over the years
gptkbp:style chiaroscuro
gptkbp:symbolizes Dutch civic pride
gptkbp:technique dynamic composition
gptkbp:year_created 1642
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rijksmuseum
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4