Which Dutch artist painted The Night Watch?

• A. Rubens
• B. Monet
• C. Rembrandt
• D. Munch

Answer: (C)

Rembrandt van Rijn is the artist behind The Night Watch. He’s a Dutch master known for his dramatic use of light to sculpt form and emotion on a crowded, dynamic scene. In this painting, he turns a standard militia portrait into a lively, cinematic moment by brightening the central figures and letting others emerge from shadow, creating a sense of movement and depth. This technique, called chiaroscuro, and the way he handles the group as individuals within a larger story are signature traits of Rembrandt’s work. The painting depicts Amsterdam’s civic guard and stands as a landmark of the Dutch Golden Age. The other artists listed come from different places or styles, so they didn’t paint this work.