Whistler's Mother vs The Night Watch
Which painting? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Whistler's Mother James McNeill Whistler · 1871 49% · #23 in the world
- The Night Watch Rembrandt · 1642 51% · #22 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks The Night Watch over Whistler's Mother by just 51% to 49%. The Night Watch is #22 of the 130 paintings in the world ranking, and #1 of the 4 by Rembrandt. Whistler's Mother is #23, and #10 of the 57 from the 19th century.
Side by side
| Whistler's Mother | The Night Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #23 | #22 |
| Artist | James McNeill Whistler | Rembrandt |
| Year | 1871 | 1642 |