The magnificent still life paintings of the dutch golden age depict tables richly laid with an array of products that attest to the vast scope of the dutch trade network. For political events see also history of the netherlands and eighty years war 15861648. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Hardly a day goes by without you hearing about the stock market. Amsterdam became a vibrant cultural hub, and many of the achievements and advances of. Dutch golden age painting spans a period from roughly 15751725, with most of the truly great artistic works being created between 1609 and 1672. The accompanying article about the dutch golden age focuses on society, religion and culture. Dec 25, 2017 the dutch golden age spanned 150 years 16001750, and exhibitions in museums throughout amsterdam bring the eras characteristics of prosperity and greatness into focus. Still life and trade in the dutch golden age in searchworks.
Dutch culture in the golden age is a lucid essay that offers a rich and rewarding, and exceptionally nuanced, insight into the culture more than just painting and literature of 17thcentury holland. Pdf slave trading and slavery in the dutch colonial empire. Art, exploration, and trade in the dutch golden age sunday, october 2, 2011 at 10. Request pdf on feb 12, 2008, larry silver and others published still life and trade in the dutch golden age by julie berger hochstrasser find, read and cite all the research you need on. The first section is characterized by the eighty years war, which ended in 1648.
Rembrandt, the master of shadow and light, achieved a depth of human feeling in his paintings that has never been surpassed. Saisselin, stilllife paintings in a consumer society, 181. Art and commerce in the dutch golden age by michael north. Still lives found a place within a private universe, even more intimate than a private gallery. The book also documents the degree in which scholarship of the dutch golden age has progressed since the 1970s. Dont miss this chance to immerse yourself in outstanding works of art by the greatest dutch painters of the 17th century. The dutch golden age was a period of unparalleled economic successes and achievements in art and science. Its wealth was based on local industries such as textiles and breweries and the domination of the global trade market by the dutch east india company. Official church of the region but was tolerant to other religions. In just over one hundred years, the provinces of the northern netherlands went from relative obscurity as the poor cousins of the industrious and heavily urbanized southern netherlands provinces of flanders and brabant to the pinnacle of european commercial success. Constructions of childhood in the dutch golden age and. Land scape painting, genre painting, stilllife paint ing, portraiture. Noordegraaf nederlandsch economischhistorisch archief netherlands economic history archives, 1993 netherlands 280 pages. Still life and trade in the dutch golden age by julie berger.
Rose, identifies them as the best fed population in. Subjects less common in the previous century were widely embraced, among them, landscapes, genre scenes, and still lifes. Floral stilllife, breakfast stilllife, banquet stilllife and vanitas stilllife. Jan 01, 2015 national gallery of art washington, painting in the dutch golden age, 33. To experience golden age the hague, delve into its art and architecture by exploring the citys splendid boulevards and palaces, and by visiting the mauritshuis, which houses a remarkable collection of paintings by the dutch masters. Still life and trade in the dutch golden age university. Through the tour each item with hidden meaning will be broken down into its pictorial. Seventeenth century dutch republic was a place of remarkable prosperity and intellectual progress. This article focusses on social and cultural history. The great masters rembrandt, vermeer, and hals defined the dutch golden age of the seventeenth century, making an extraordinary impact on the history of art. On some days, most companies appreciate in value, and on other days, their stock prices go down. There are also articles about the eighty years war the dutch revolt against spain and.
Stowes classic uncle toms cabin, or life among the lowly 1852. The dutch economy in the golden age 16th 17th centuries. While not all golden age netherlanders lived the high life of the wealthy burgerlijk and regent classes, the dutch generally enjoyed a higher standard of living than their counterparts throughout the rest of early modern europe, and food historian and cocurator of the exhibition, peter g. Rembrandt selfportrait as the apostle paul 1661 detail. There are also articles about the eighty years war the dutch revolt against spain and the anglodutch wars. These four types of stilllife have inanimate objects in them and therefore all four carry different symbolic meaning to the dutch people. Still life and trade in the dutch golden age julie berger hochstrasser on. The painting in the dutch golden age loan packet includes. In still life and trade in the dutch golden age julie berger hochstrasser has rescued the independent laid table still life from both pictorial fingerwagging and dexterous compasswielding from both iconology and description to explore its sociohistorical context. From december 2012 until 1 september 20, the amsterdam museum hosted its exhibition the golden age.
List of people from the dutch golden age wikipedia. The dutchness of the dutch golden age beggars, iconoclasts, and civic patriots. During the 17 th century, driven by new freedom from spanish catholic rule, the dutch republic experienced a surge in economic and cultural prominence. Pdf hochstrasser, still life and trade in the dutch.
The dutch golden age is one of the finest examples of independence breeding cultural pride. An influx of trade boosted commerce, leading to the rise of a large middle and merchant class in the market for. Rembrandt, vermeer and hals in the dutch golden age wall. Directly inspired by the study still life and trade in the dutch golden age 20072 by art historian julie berger. Shipped commodities spices, silks, and dyes from the east to the netherlands and other countries.
Against the typical narrative that places the origin of modern enrichment in england, that enrichment arguably began a century earlier in holland. Hochstrasser, still life and trade in the dutch golden age. Dutch golden age still life paintings the alexandria papers. More than a selection of highlights from an acclaimed museum, the exhibition demonstrates the interests of artists and collectors during the dutch golden age. During the 17th century, the dutch republic rose to predominance, sending ships to trade around the globe. The preface and the first two chapters contextualise the study in the dutch golden age, an era when the netherlands by necessity created a culture and economy based on trade and exchange in the.
Spain ruled the netherlands from 1516, when holy roman emperor charles v, inherited territories form burgundy, became king of spain. Pdf still life and trade in the dutch golden age by julie berger. The dutch golden age 1602 1702 a century initiated in 1548 with a war for independence with epic conquests, major scientific breakthroughs, beautiful. 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. Still life and trade in the dutch golden age book, 2007. Greatly led to the downfall of the dutch golden age as it undermined dutch trade and economy, along with the infusion of the french culture. Use the link below to share a fulltext version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Dec 01, 2017 the great masters rembrandt, vermeer, and hals defined the dutch golden age of the seventeenth century, making an extraordinary impact on the history of art. The dutch golden age in the 17th century saw amsterdam emerge as one of the worlds most important centers of trade.
Pdf still life and trade in the dutch golden age by. Request pdf on feb 12, 2008, larry silver and others published still life and trade in the dutch golden age by julie berger hochstrasser find, read and. In the the hague historical museum and at places of interest such as the prince william v gallery and the prison gate museum. This republic was the most wealthy and urbanized nation at the time. 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 the accompanying article about the dutch golden age focuses on society, religion and culture.
As fishers, shipbuilders, carriers, and traders the dutch made the seas their own. The game is played on a large game board of the netherlands, divided into provinces. Pdf compares slave trading and slavery in the dutch colonial empire, specifically between the. Still life and trade in the dutch golden age by julie berger hochstrasser.
Dutch childrens portraits from the golden age the seventeenth century reveal visual. After gaining independence from spain, the dutch became leaders in international trade which brought not only exquisite wealth but also contact with exotic objects from around the world. Why do we have pictures of cheese and beer so lovingly describedevery hole and hunk, each curious fly and speck of foam. The dutch golden age book is a new, compact and multifaceted survey of painting in the dutch golden age. I in his evocative study the embarrassment of riches 1987 simon schama advanced paradoxical conclusions about the dutch golden age of the seventeenth. Painters active during the dutch golden age period dutch baroque painters from the northern netherlands dutch golden age painting spans a period from roughly 15751725, with most of the truly great artistic works being created between 1609 and 1672 geographically speaking, the dutch golden age was a period of economic prosperity for the northern netherlands, experiencing growth. Project muse still life and trade in the dutch golden age. Aug 07, 2006 the dutch golden age book is a new, compact and multifaceted survey of painting in the dutch golden age. Next are five sections on the types of painting strongly associated with dutch art of the golden age. Painting in the dutch golden age national gallery of art. 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. Due to the explosion of dutch wealth from its sea trade, maritime painting. Oct 17, 20 still life of this time were broken down into four separate genres. Still life and trade in the dutch golden age by julie.
Floral still life, breakfast still life, banquet still life and vanitas still life. The book provides an outstanding picture of the exceptional and prolific production of paintings created in the netherlands during the seventeenth century. 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. 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. Johannes vermeer woman reading a letter 1663 detail. For more information about notable dutch persons in the golden age, see list of people from the dutch golden age. Rembrandt and the dutch golden age art gallery nsw. The theme of this game is economic and cultural development in the netherlands in the 17th century. Project muse still life and trade in the dutch golden. These striking pictures reveal much more about dutch society and capitalist culture of the seventeenth century than has been previously understood, says the author of this. The dutch economy in the golden age 16th 17th centuries donald j. The vast scope of the dutch trade network carries this study to the far corners of the earth. The related classroom guide offers activities and discussion questions organized around themes that touch on a variety of curricular subjects, connections to contemporary art, life, and more.
With curacao now in its golden age as a slave trade. Landscape painting, genre painting, stilllife paint. The dutch golden age was a prominent time in the netherlands history where the nation seized the world as a superpower in trade, science, military, economics, and art. After long war which started in 1566 against spanish rule, the dutch republic officially became independent in 1648. 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 f. Dutch golden age hardly a day goes by without you hearing about the stock market. 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. With a prodigious amount of research hochstrasser has examined the. National gallery of art washington, painting in the dutch golden age, 3940. Dutch golden age painting movement overview theartstory. The dutch golden age is an important and instructive episode in history that deserves to be better known outside of the netherlands. A series of events occurred in holland during the late 16th and early 17th century. The art market in the dutch golden age cleveland museum of art.
The hague, as the diplomatic center of the republic and seat of the oranges in powerful position as stadtholders was where the power of golden age holland was concentrated. Drawn from the rijksmuseum, the renowned national collection of the netherlands, this exhibition includes a rare painting by johannes vermeer and a room dedicated to one of the greatest minds in the history of art, rembrandt van rijn. Amsterdam became a vibrant cultural hub, and many of the achievements and advances of the time have lost none of their influence. A time of expanded trade, science, art, exploration, and the freedom of religion in the netherlands. The country fought for and won its independence from spain and religious oppression caused the migration of skilled protestant workers from ghent, bruges and antwerp north to holland. Over the course of the seventeenth century, the dutch nation became one of the wealthiest and most. Reviews still life and trade in the dutch golden age julie berger hochstrasser yale university press 2007 d35. Alongside the tvseries of the same name, which premiered on ntrvpro on 8 march 20, the exhibition told the fascinating tale of the golden age of amsterdam. The art market in the dutch golden age the first great free market economy for art occurred in the dutch republic of the 1600s. The period began during the early 17th century and had laid a prominent foundation for an array of dutch artists to a rise. Johnson museum of art, 114 central ave, ithaca, ny 14853, usa. Julie hochstrasser the stilllife paintings of the dutch golden age depict tables richly laid. Geographically speaking, the dutch golden age was a period of economic prosperity for the northern netherlands, experiencing growth centered around the harbor of amsterdam.
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