Question

Why was this painting originally called, "The Night Watch"?

Answer 1

Before the painting was restored the dense layer had an deep and darkened background that it gave the depiction of night

Answer 2

Answer:

(Before the painting was restored it had a dense layer of grime, deep and darkened varnish, and dark architectural background, so many believed it to be a depiction of night.)

Explanation:

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