Painting in the dutch golden age this teaching packet examines the art and culture of one of the worlds greatest periods of creativity. Guided tour highlights of the golden age rijksmuseum. In this essay i will handle the various factors of the golden age, and analyze them as to see how they affected contributed to the influential political and cultural significance of the netherlands in that period of time. Americas dutch heritage section 2 31 a golden age for the arts 33 feature. Capitalism and cartography in the dutch golden age pdf. Painting in the dutch golden age national gallery of art. Over the course of the seventeenth century, the dutch nation became one of the wealthiest and most. In dutch culture in the golden age, eminent historian j. The century from the conclusion of the twelve years truce in 1609 until either the death of prince william iii in 1702 or the conclusion of the peace of utrecht in 17 is known in dutch history as the golden age.
The dutch golden age visit the beautiful cities of the. Jun 30, 20 william the silent of orange, dutch republic, windmills, canals, delftware pottery, tulips, the dutch east india trading company voc, rembrandt, vermeer, dutch still life and landscape painting, portraits and genre scenes, camera obscura, leeuwenhoek and the invention of microbiology in the netherlands during the 17th century. After long war which started in 1566 against spanish rule, the dutch republic officially became independent in 1648. Since the dutch economy was and is very small, an important source of. The dutch golden age 1602 1702 a century initiated in 1548 with a war for independence with epic conquests, major scientific breakthroughs, beautiful. The seventeenthcentury and william and mary styles. The dutch golden age 17th century was a period of great wealth for the dutch republic. Hardly a day goes by without you hearing about the stock market. Spain ruled the netherlands from 1516, when holy roman emperor charles v, inherited territories form burgundy, became king of spain. During the 17 th century, driven by new freedom from spanish catholic rule, the dutch republic experienced a surge in economic and cultural prominence. The dutch golden age a cardinal fact of european history in the seventeenth century is the commanding position taken by the new dutch republic in commerce, industry, and learning.
In 1648, after nearly a century of struggle, the dutch won their independence from spain. In 1568, the seven provinces that signed the union of utrecht dutch. The dutch golden age is one of the finest examples of independence breeding cultural pride. The seventeenth century is appropriately known as the dutch golden age. Subjects less common in the previous century were widely embraced, among them, landscapes, genre scenes, and still lifes. The golden age in historical perspective historians of. The works and names of rembrandt, vermeer, frans hals and many others still capture attention and admiration all over the world. Context in 1579,seven of the seventeen provinces of the netherlands unenthusiastically declared their independence from the habsburg king of spain, toform the united provinces, also known as the union or the dutch republic. France will emerge in this era as the dominant military power. Aelbert cuyp was one of the foremost dutch landscape artists during the dutch golden age in the 17th century.
The sheer volumeand outstanding qualityof the paintings produced can scarcely be paralleled. The first half is characterized by the eighty years war which ended in 1648. The game is played on a large game board of the netherlands, divided into provinces. Before the low countries could be completely reconquered, a war between england and spain broke out, forcing the spanish troops under philip ii to halt their advances. During the period known as the golden age of dutch art, a tremendous increase in artistic activity coincided with momentous changes in dutch political and economic life.
Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age is an indispensable guide to witsens work and the world of his topic. An influx of trade boosted commerce, leading to the rise of a large middle and merchant class in the market for. The dutchness of the dutch golden age beggars, iconoclasts, and civic patriots. The dutchness of the dutch golden age article pdf available in the historical journal 5303. The northern netherlandish provinces that made up the new state. Unie van utrecht started a rebellion against philip ii of spain which led to the eighty years war. See more ideas about dutch golden age, dutch painters and artwork. The dutch golden age spanned 150 years 16001750, and exhibitions in museums throughout amsterdam bring the eras characteristics of prosperity and.
Dutch words for golden include gouden, goud, goudkleurig and gulden. As fishers, shipbuilders, carriers, and traders the dutch made the seas their own. Dutch golden age painting movement overview theartstory. The dutch golden age thijs ten raa, tilburg university 1 pierre mohnen, maastricht university jan luiten van zanden and bas van leeuwen, utrecht university abstract. His finest works were peaceful riverscapes and landscapes that included calm animals, mostly painted during the early morning hours or in the late afternoon.
The dutch golden age was a period in dutch history, roughly equivalent to the 17th century, in which dutch trade, science and art were top ranking in the world this article focusses on social and cultural history. Amsterdams success meant that its population doubled to 60,000 between 1570 and 1600, and. However, they were a seafaring power, not a military power. The seventeenth century is considered the dutch golden age, a time when the dutch were at the forefront of social change, economics, the sciences, and art. Sutton explores the fascinating however beforehand uncared for historical past of company cartography throughout the dutch golden age, from ca. In capitalism and cartography in the dutch golden age, elizabeth a. Cities who were members of the voc were among the richest in holland, and the rich history of these cities is still visible in their many mansions, canals, churches, city walls and harbours. More than a selection of highlights from an acclaimed museum, the exhibition demonstrates the interests of artists and collectors during the dutch golden age. Considering the book was written in the late 1980s, it still feels and reads with relevancy. Pdf nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden. The first section is characterized by the eighty years war, which ended in 1648. View of houses in delft, known as the little street, johannes vermeer, c. Immerse in the dutch golden age of art and science the.
In some ways schamas massive tone on the dutch golden age feels like a university textbook, a work perhaps best appreciated by scholars and students. The dutch golden age 17th century was a period of great wealth for the netherlands, then the dutch republic. Climate change, the little ice age, and the dutch republic, 15601720 studies in environment and history dagomar degroot 4. In studying this free course, dutch painting of the golden age, you will discover that there is much more to dutch painting than meets the eye. Introduction social structure culture religion science painting. In addition, there are boxes for the east and the west indies, and track round the edge of the board with the majority of spaces listing two of the ten provinces in various combinations that earn players. There is an interactive golden age exhibition and even a lifesize replica of an east india company ship called the amsterdam. For political events see also history of the netherlands and eighty years war 15861648 sections. The theme of this game is economic and cultural development in the netherlands in the 17th century.
Dutch golden age painting spans a period from roughly 15751725, with most of the truly great artistic works being created between 1609 and 1672. You will explore scholarly debates about the possible meanings that might be attributed to this type of picture and learn how the very idea of realism in art has been challenged in recent times. Dutch golden age keyword heilbrunn timeline of art. The true leading star section 3 44 life in the city and countryside 48 in focus. Price goes beyond the standard descriptions of the cultural achievements of the dutch during this time by placing these many. The dutch golden age by nbtc holland marketing issuu. Nederlandsch economischhistorisch archief netherlands economic history archives, 1993 netherlands 280 pages. Dutch golden age 15881702 the dutch golden age was a period in dutch history, roughly spanning the 17th century, in which dutch trade, science, military, and art. Their situation upon a deeply indented coast, their central position among the. A period of dutch history 1600s in which the dutch republic dominated world trade and used that wealth to become the worlds center for arts and sciences.
Geographically speaking, the dutch golden age was a period of economic prosperity for the northern netherlands, experiencing growth centered around the harbor of amsterdam. Dutch golden age painting is the painting of the dutch golden age, a period in dutch history roughly spanning the 17th century, during and after the later part of the eighty years war 15681648 for dutch independence the new dutch republic was the most prosperous nation in europe and led european trade, science, and art. Financial district in new york city that got its name from a wall that was built by early settlers as a border. N at i o n a l g a l l e r y o f a r t d i v i s i o n o. The golden age of dutch painting in historical perspective is a collection of thirteen essays, all by scholars affiliated with dutch universities and research institutions, examining the predominant perspectives on dutch art in the eighteenth through twentieth centuries, and arranged by the editors frans grijzenhout and henk van veen in. The dutch golden age provoked many new ideas and views, such as religious tolerance and new artistic views.
The dutch 16 th and 17 th centuries were a period of unprecedented economic prosperity. A time of expanded trade, science, art, exploration, and the freedom of religion in the netherlands. On some days, most companies appreciate in value, and on other days, their stock prices go down. In this large and impressive painting, cuyp depicted a fleet of dutch warships, yachts, and ferryboats carrying thirty thousand soldiers who had assembled as a show of force prior to the treaty of munster that ended the dutch war of independence against spain 15681648. Mar 23, 2014 explore carina0727s board artwork to love. Born in leiden into a brewing family, he studied art under german painter nicolaes knupfer and became later the assistant of renowned landscape painter jan van goyen. One of the major reasons for the dutch to achieve this position of global pre eminence.
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