The first 7 decades of the 17th century were a jolly time in the Dutch Republic The state was the most advanced in Europe during this period. Many famous Dutch artists emerged as the art market was booming during this time and many painters could make a good living. Some of the most notable Dutch …
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Some artists paint a wide range of topics throughout their careers while others decide to focus on a specific one. Hendrick Avercamp (1585-1634), a Dutch Golden Age painter from the early 17th century, definitely falls into the latter category. Not only was he one of the earliest landscape painters of his era, but he also …
It’s no surprise that a painting by this Dutch master has been referred to as one of the greatest paintings ever created. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who also mastered drawing and etching during his prolific career. He was extremely versatile and mastered a wide range of subjects, including portraits, …
The 17th century was the most important period in Dutch history. That’s because the Dutch Republic was one of the most advanced nations on the planet at the time. Today, this period spanning approximately between 1588 and 1672 is known as the Dutch Golden Age. The painters who lived during this era are known as …
When this French artist decided to take a completely new approach to paint, he revolutionized the world of art in the mid-19th century. Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) was a painter who depicted only what he could perceive. This was quite different from the paintings that were displayed at the Paris Salon at the time. It took …
The period after World War I marked a significant shift in the history of art, and this German artist played a major role in two movements that emerged around this time. Max Ernst (1891-1976) was a pioneer of both the Dada and Surrealist art movements and invented several remarkable painting techniques. One of his most …
Even though the career of this French artist started in the final period of the Romantic era, he never really adopted the emotional style of his colleagues. Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) was a Realism artist whose main aim was to depict subject matter as accurately as possible. He wasn’t interested in painting historical subjects either, something …
Art has the ability to express every sense of emotion imaginable. This includes instilling a sense of fear into the viewer that can linger for an extended period of time. Scary paintings have been produced for a wide variety of reasons since the Middle Ages, but the most gruesome examples emerged during the Renaissance era. …
One of the greatest American artists of the 19th century was fascinated by Photography, a technology that was still in its infancy during his lifetime. Because of this, Thomas Eakins (1844-1916) incorporated an extreme sense of Realism in his works which makes them resemble actual photographs. This in combination with the fact that he was …
The Dutch Golden Age or “Gouden Eeuw” as it’s locally referred to was a period in history in which the Dutch Republic was the most advanced nation in Europe. The period is generally dated to between the establishment of the Dutch Republic in 1588 and the “Rampjaar” in 1672, which is almost a century. That …