A large-scale restoration of Rembrandt’s Night Watch has begun in Amsterdam

A large-scale restoration of Rembrandt’s masterpiece has begun at the Amsterdam Rijksmuseum Watch at nightreports the BBC.

Eight restorers will work in a special glass chamber directly in front of visitors, who can observe the process. Before the restoration began, the team conducted five years of painstaking research, using modern technologies including digital imaging and artificial intelligence, to preserve the value of the original.

“Removing the varnish will reveal an eventful history Watch at Night. The public will have a unique opportunity to observe this process up close,” said Rijksmuseum CEO Taco Dibbits. The varnish applied during the 1975-1976 restoration will be removed using microfiber cloths and cotton swabs. This method has been extensively tested in other more canvases.

Rembrandt’s famous painting of 1642 was originally called Militia company of the 2nd District under the command of Captain Frans Bannink Kockbut later received the name Watch at night due to the dark varnish, which creates the illusion of a night image.

The painting has also been the subject of many attacks: in 1911 and 1975 it was cut with a knife, and in 1990 it was sprayed with acid. Thanks to the quick action of the museum staff, only the varnish layer was damaged.

This restoration will be the largest ever, underscoring the importance of preserving this world-famous art for future generations.

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