Researchers at the Rijksmuseum have announced a resolution to a longstanding puzzle surrounding the dog in Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch.” For centuries, the presence of a canine figure in the lower left corner of the painting has been debated. New analysis of the painting’s restoration reveals the dog is actually a meticulously crafted, painted replica of a real dog, commissioned by Rembrandt himself to add a subtle, playful element to the composition. This detail, previously obscured, has been confirmed by specialists. The replica was initially placed there to create a more dynamic and engaging scene.
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