The Amsterdam Rijksmuseum is one of the largest art museums in the world. Today, in addition to paintings, works of sculpture, graphics, objects of decorative and applied art are stored here; a large department is occupied by Asian art. More than a million exhibits cover the period from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Of course, the greatest interest among visitors is the collection of Dutch paintings, which is considered the best in the world. The highest stage in its development is marked by the works of masters of the 17th century. and above all Rembrandt. Thus, the main exhibition of the museum is dedicated to his famous painting “The Night Watch”. Cover: Rembrandt. "The night Watch". Fragment.