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The famous painting by Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn 'De Nachtwacht' (the Nightwatch) is prepared to be moved to another wing in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Thursday 11 December 2003. It's the first time since 1945 that 'De Nachtwacht' has left its permanent place . The headbuilding of the Rijksmuseum will be renovated and renewed. EPA/Ed Oudenaarden