You will hardly find a better collection of paintings depicting life in the Dutch Republic in the 17th century than in the oeuvre of this Dutch Golden Age painter. Considered to be the leading genre painter of his time, Jan Steen (1626-1679), mainly focused on painting common life during this glorious period in Dutch history. …
The Dutch Golden Age describes a period in the history of the Netherlands when the Dutch Republic was one of the most thriving nations in Europe. It’s known as the “Gouden Eeuw” in the country or the “Golden Century,” and that almost accurately describes this period. It started in 1588 when the Dutch Republic was …
The history of Dutch art begins following the establishment of the Dutch Republic in the late 16th century. This separation from Spanish rule resulted in a period known as the “Dutch Golden Age,” a period in which the Dutch Republic was one of the leading nations in the world in multiple fields. This also reflected …