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Rijksmuseum Unveils Night Watch Dog's Historic Connection

9/23/2025

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The Rijksmuseum ties Rembrandt's Night Watch dog to 1619 drawing by Adriaen van de Venne, showing inspiration.
1619 drawing, part of Operation Night Watch, shows a dog with a tilted head and similar collar.
A restoration aims to repair 1975 vandalism damage and improve visibility of the dog.
Experts remain uncertain about the breed, suggesting it may precede modern types.

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The Rijksmuseum ties Rembrandt's Night Watch dog to 1619 drawing by Adriaen van de Venne, showing inspiration.
1619 drawing, part of Operation Night Watch, shows a dog with a tilted head and similar collar.
A restoration aims to repair 1975 vandalism damage and improve visibility of the dog.
Experts remain uncertain about the breed, suggesting it may precede modern types.