Hollandse Meesters

The Hollandse Meesters, or Dutch Masters, refers to a group of influential Dutch painters from the 17th century known for their extraordinary skill and innovation during the Dutch Golden Age. They specialized in realistic portraits, detailed still life, and vibrant landscape paintings, capturing everyday life and natural beauty with remarkable precision. Artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals are considered Hollandse Meesters, and their work set new standards in technique and artistic expression, leaving a lasting impact on Western art.