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What Is the Secret Ingredient Behind Rembrandt’s Golden Glow?
The characteristic golden hue in Rembrandt’s The Night Watch stems from an unlikely source ... used arsenic pigments to add luster to his 1642 masterpiece. Scientists examined the painting ...
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Rembrandt's Night Watch: Major restoration begins
The process follows years of scientific research, trials on other paintings, and tests on The Night Watch itself. Made for Amsterdam's Arquebusiers Guild Hall, Rembrandt van Rijn's 1642 oil ...