Period of Dutch Baroque

The Dutch Baroque period, roughly spanning the early 17th century, was a time when Dutch artists developed a distinctive style characterized by realism, detailed use of light and shadow, and everyday subjects. This era coincided with the Dutch Golden Age, marked by wealth, trade, and cultural growth. Artists like Rembrandt and Vermeer focused on ordinary scenes, portraits, and still lifes, emphasizing honest representation and technical mastery. The period reflects a vibrant, pragmatic approach to art that celebrated daily life and the human condition, set against the broader context of economic prosperity and cultural flourishing in the Netherlands.