The Night Watch

Rembrandt van Rijin (1606-1669).Amsterdam archers under the command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq, also known as “The Night Watch”. 1642. Canvas 379,5x453,5 cm

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, reopened April 13 after an enormous 10-year rebuild.Watch the video to see a popular presentation to the public of the painting in a shopping centre.

The painting explained.