The Dutch School

The Dutch School refers to a style of art from the Netherlands during the 17th century, known as the Dutch Golden Age. It emphasizes realistic detail, everyday scenes, and a focus on light and color. Artists like Rembrandt and Vermeer captured moments of daily life, portraiture, and landscapes with careful attention to detail and atmosphere. This approach broke away from religious or mythological themes, highlighting ordinary people and their surroundings, reflecting the social and economic prosperity of the Netherlands at that time. The Dutch School significantly influenced the development of modern realistic painting.