the Night Watch

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:painting
gptkbp:art_movement gptkb:Dutch_Baroque
gptkbp:artist gptkb:Rembrandt
gptkbp:color rich and dark colors
gptkbp:composed_of dynamic and asymmetrical
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced literature and film
gptkbp:cultural_significance iconic representation of Dutch art
gptkbp:depicts gptkb:Captain_Frans_Banning_Cocq
gptkb:Lieutenant_Willem_van_Ruytenburch
a night scene
gptkbp:dimensions 363 cm × 437 cm
gptkbp:exhibition exhibited in various museums worldwide
gptkbp:famous_for large scale and dynamic composition
gptkbp:features a diverse group of figures
gptkbp:genre baroque
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Dutch_Republic
gptkbp:historical_significance a key work in the study of Rembrandt's career
represents the role of civic militias in the 17th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Night Watch
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Dutch_Golden_Age_painting
gptkbp:influenced future generations of artists
the development of group portraiture
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Caravaggio
gptkbp:inspired numerous parodies and references in popular culture
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by considered one of Rembrandt's masterpieces
gptkbp:location gptkb:Rijksmuseum
gptkbp:medium gptkb:oil_on_canvas
gptkbp:notable_feature the interaction between figures
the use of perspective
the contrast between light and dark
the emotional expressions of the figures
the attention to detail in clothing
the depiction of a moment in time
the historical accuracy of the uniforms
the historical context of the painting
the inclusion of a dog
the overall composition and balance
the sense of movement
the significance of the figures depicted
the use of diagonal lines
gptkbp:notable_figures the drummer and the girl with the chicken
gptkbp:notable_for dramatic use of light and shadow
the expressions of the figures
the flag held by the figure on the right
the girl in the foreground
the use of light to highlight the captain
gptkbp:part_of the collection of the Rijksmuseum
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:1975
gptkbp:restoration multiple restorations over the years
gptkbp:style chiaroscuro
gptkbp:subject gptkb:Police_Department
gptkbp:symbolizes civic pride of Amsterdam
gptkbp:technique foreshortening
layering of paint
gptkbp:year_created 1642
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hogfather
gptkb:Sam_Vimes
gptkb:Curse_of_the_Worgen
gptkb:Darnassus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4