Dutch Golden Age

Dutch Golden Age (17th Century) The Dutch Golden Age, a period of unprecedented wealth and cultural flourishing in the Netherlands during the 17th century, saw a remarkable flowering of the arts. Focus on Everyday Life: Dutch Golden Age art is renowned for its focus on everyday life, including genre scenes, landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. Masters of Light and Composition: Dutch artists, like Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, and Frans Hals, were masters of light and composition, creating works that are both technically brilliant and emotionally resonant.