![]() ![]() Prints and similar paintings to classic Italian masterpieces circled the nation as artists attempted to compete with the classic works of Caravaggio and Leonardo Di Vinci.Ĭompared to the classic Baroque style of Italian painters, the Dutch preferred to alter their work towards realism instead. ![]() Many Dutch painters decided to continue the Italian tradition of illustrating a classic technique and style. While religion was still a focal point that was popularly discussed, the production of religion within paintings decreased. The historical events during the time that were recent were treated as realist fashion addressing the events in an education form as it may had been the only way to depict what had occurred other than writing. The paintings did not only depict historical events but as well coveted stories from mythology, religion, literary, and allegorical stories. Historical paintings were the first popular genre that entered the golden age as their familiarity was welcomed. Branching off into these specific sections was a critical element for the artists to develop their own style and was far more advances than western art. Many focused only on portraits, genre painting, landscapes, still life, or other popular scenes of the time. Upon entering the 1620's of the Dutch Golden Age, many artists believed that they must break off into a specific specialization in order to showcase their skill. Most of the style showcased throughout the Baroque era originated from the early stages of the Dutch Golden Age. These painting were commonly based of elaborate realist work that showcased love, drama, and violence. The Dutch Golden age is included in the much larger Baroque painting era of Europe. Religious painting began a decline, common everyday event were depicted much more, and thought provoking subject matters grew. Through an upscale shift in population throughout the nation due to war and a sharp break in Christian religious traditions, the social structure of the Netherlands began to change.ĭue to the national transition, Dutch art had to continue in the footsteps and reshape itself as well. The painting captured here is Bearded Man with a Velvet Cap by Govert Flinck. The period began during the early 17th century and had laid a prominent foundation for an array of Dutch artists to a rise. ![]()
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