12 Masterpieces Everyone Knows, but few Have Noticed the Hidden Details
The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso
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Think about this — even the great artists tried to save money on canvas. Picasso, for example, could have painted over his old paintings if he found it necessary. In fact, we have proof that he did. If you take a look at “The Old Guitarist” under infrared light and an X-ray, it’s easy to see a portrait of a woman and a picture of a cow hidden under layers of paint. The artist probably used the same canvas three times.
The Night Watch by Rembrandt
Another self-portrait of the artist can be found in Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch”. The artist painted himself into the piece in such a way that you wouldn’t notice it without a hint. Just look at the knight and the man in the light-coloured hat with a feather. Hiding right between them is Rembrandt. He is peeking out from under his beret with a curious look in his eye, trying not to give himself away.
