Masterpieces from the rijksmuseum amsterda m are the perfect background for twentyfive quotes from the renaissance. This article focuses on social and cultural history. Throughout the century, countless highly talented artists. Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age is an indispensable guide to witsens work and the world of his topic. It shows that the dutch experience has much to tell us about how we might thrive or falter in the uncertain times ahead. Yet there is another, largely overlooked marvel in the dutch world of the seventeenth century.
Subjects less common in the previous century were widely embraced, among them, landscapes, genre scenes, and still lifes. Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age by hoving, a. For a more intimate perspective of artistic developments in golden age amsterdam, visit the rembrandt house museum, a meticulously refurbished building in which rembrandt lived and worked, next to the bustling waterlooplein market. The current state of research on dutch golden age painting. 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. Jeroen giltaij the seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age, not only because of the great wealth the country amassed but also because of the impressive cultural flowering.
The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. 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. Money, honor, and knowledge in the dutch golden age, anne goldgar is published by university of chicago press. Enjoy vermeer, rembrandt and potter from the milkmaid, the night watch and the cows. The frigid golden age is the first book to explore how a society thrived amid the little ice age, and among the first to consider the experience of climate change at sea. The frigid golden age by dagomar degroot cambridge core. Painting in the dutch golden age this teaching packet examines the art and culture of one of the worlds greatest periods of creativity. 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. During the 17 th century, driven by new freedom from spanish catholic rule, the dutch republic experienced a surge in economic and cultural prominence. I wish i had more time to spend reading this work because its a treasure trove of fascinating information. Pages in category history books about the dutch golden age. This is a really fun book that explores the golden age of the netherlands predominantly the 17th century and its culture as someone else here put it neatly.
The dutch golden age has long been seen as the age of rembrandt and vermeer, whose paintings captured the public imagination and came to represent the marvel that was the dutch republic. 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. Reading the book of nature in the dutch golden age, 1575. Price goes beyond the standard descriptions of the cultural. The best books on the dutch masters five books expert. The 17th century is a golden age, a century of unprecedented blossoming in dutch art and culture. The art of painting in particular reached a high point. Sakai the current state of research on dutch golden age painting 2 the relationship between dutch artists and italy,2 junko aonos discussion of late seventeenthcentury painting,3 claartje rasterhoff on economics and dutch art,4 john loughman on the validity of city schools the concept of distinct styles of. Schama explores the mysterious contradictions of the dutch nation that invented itself from the ground up, attained an unprecedented level of affluence, and lived in constant dread of being corrupted by happiness. He gave me new insight into the great paintings and the incredibly rich life of the dutch golden age, and im recommending this book to everyone with a love of art, history, culture or simply great writing. The dutch golden age book is a new, compact and multifaceted survey of painting in the dutch golden age.
The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. On this 3hour dutch golden age tour, well join a local historian to explore amsterdams canals, following the paths of the longago adventurers and merchants who transformed this port into a major european capital. Chapters explore painting genres like landscape, still life, and portraiture through the work of artists such as rembrandt, vermeer, and frans hals. For a society that struggles with materialism and consumption, there are a lot of lessons to be learnt from the 17th century golden age. The chicago distribution center has reopened and is fulfilling orders.
Similarly, economic historians have suggested that the way in which the economy is managed is rooted in the particular past of the netherlands in its golden age, from which it inherited, for example, a strong focus on the outside world, or, as we will discuss, the poldermodel. Against the typical narrative that places the origin of modern enrichment in england, that enrichment arguably began a century earlier in holland. Pieter claesz, aka pieter claesz van haarlem, born 1597, burgsteinfurt, bishopric of munster now steinfurt, germanydied january 1, 1661, haarlem, netherlands, was one of the most prolific dutch painters in hyperrealistic 17th century stilllife and vanitas paintings during the economic boom and creative genius of the dutch golden age of art. 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. The visible world explores the writings of dutch painter and poet samuel van hoogstraten 162778one of rembrandts pupilsand clarifies his use of painterly themes and theory from the dutch golden age. Presents a sweeping artistic overview from one of the most remarkable periods in dutch history a compact edition of the great golden age book published in 2014 the seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age. Reading the book of nature in the dutch golden age, 15751715.
The golden age are times of discoveries, journeys and new perspectives. In this book michael north examines the dutch golden age, when dutch society boasted europes greatest number of cities and highest literacy rate, unusually large numbers of publicly and privately owned art works, religious tolerance, and a highly structured and wideranging social network. It provides a religious art companion to general studies of dutch golden age art and lends greater depth to our understanding of iconoclasm, as well as the way in which cultural artifacts and religious material culture reflect and help to shape the values of a community. Unique in its balanced treatment of global, political, socioeconomic, literary, artistic, religious, and intellectual history, its nineteen chapters offer an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the world of the dutch golden age. The era of art during most of the 17th century when the dutch republic flourished culturally and economically. Dutch paintings of the seventeenth centurythe golden age of rembrandt, hals, and vermeerhave been a highlight of the met collection since the museums founding purchase in 1871. Van hoogstraten drew on a variety of literary, philosophical, and artistic sources, as well as from history and travel accounts, in writing has magnum opus, introduction to the. The book provides an outstanding picture of the exceptional and prolific production of paintings created in the netherlands during the seventeenth century. Art and commerce in the dutch golden age yale university press.
In the 1630s the netherlands was gripped by tulipmania. 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. Dutch painting and the realist novel by ruth bernard yeazell the dutch golden age is typically defined from the period of the dutch revolt, which started in 1566, and then scholars would mark the decline of the dutch republic at different points but, basically, were talking about a generous span of the 17th century. More than a selection of highlights from an acclaimed museum, the exhibition demonstrates the interests of artists and collectors during the dutch golden age. Dutch golden age painting movement overview theartstory. This richly illustrated book is the first to showcase famous and obscure lutenists, professional musicians and amateurs, the lute music in books and manuscripts. In the dutch golden age, the art of painting flourished like never before. Oct 25, 2010 traditionally, dutch scientific culture of the golden age is regarded as rational, pragmatic, and utilitarian. Traditionally, dutch scientific culture of the golden age is regarded as rational, pragmatic, and utilitarian. The seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age, not only because of the great wealth the country amassed but also because of the impressive cultural flowering that took place during this period. Price goes beyond the standard descriptions of the cultural achievements of the dutch during this time by placing these many. The first section is characterized by the eighty years war, which ended in 1648. Creative industries and the making of the dutch golden age.
Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age by a. Considering the book was written in the late 1980s, it still feels and reads with relevancy. The dutch golden age spanned 150 years 16001750, and exhibitions in museums throughout amsterdam bring the eras characteristics of prosperity and. Some images that where painted then, can be found even now in everydays life. Sep 15, 2008 in the 1630s the netherlands was gripped by tulipmania. An overview book provides background about the founding of the dutch republic and how art came to occupy an important place in the lives of its people. Like some major dutch golden age artists such as frans hals and rembrandt, vermeer never went abroad. How did painters and their public speak about art in rembrandts age. The dutch economy in the golden age 16th 17th centuries donald j.
The dutch golden age was a period in dutch history, roughly spanning the 17th century, in which dutch trade, science, and art were among the most acclaimed in the world. This exhibition brings together some of the museums greatest paintings to present this remarkable chapter of art history in a new light. Julie berger 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. With trade came wealth, and with wealth, a blossoming of arts and science. The golden age continued in peacetime during the dutch republic until the end of the century. The new dutch republic was the most prosperous nation in europe and led european trade, science, and art. The seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age, not only because of the great wealth the country amassed but also because of the impressive cultural flowering.
This book about the writings of the painterpoet samuel van hoogstraten, one of rembrandts pupils, examines a wide variety of themes from painting practice and theory from the dutch golden age. The seventeenth century is considered the dutch golden age, a time when the dutch were at the forefront of social change, economic development, the sciences and the arts. In this book north examines the dutch golden age, when dutch society boasted europes greatest number of cities and highest literacy rate, unusually large numbers of publicly and privately owned art works, religious tolerance, and a highly structured and wideranging social network. The untold story of how the dutch conquered the european book market and became the worlds greatest bibliophiles the dutch golden age has long been seen as the age of rembrandt and vermeer, whose paintings captured the public imagination and came to represent the marvel that was the dutch republic. In 1671, dutch diplomat and scientist nicolaes witsen published a book that served, among other things, as an encyclopedia for the shellfirst method o. Apr 20, 2020 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. The golden ag e are times of discoveries, journeys and new perspectives. History books about the dutch golden age wikipedia. How to use this book this book is one component of the painting in the dutch golden age teaching packet. The lute in the dutch golden age amsterdam university press.
Rembrandt and the dutch golden age art gallery nsw. Painting, printmaking, book production and other creative industries of the dutch golden age are of continuous interest to dutch and foreign scholars. Enrol and complete the course for a free statement of participation or digital badge if available. A compact edition of the great golden age book published in 2014. 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. Money, honor, and knowledge in the dutch golden age. They like to talk about things being typically dutch. Following the publication of several dutch language books connected to various exhibitions, all contributors to this book have long wanted to. Justifiably known as the golden age, this was one of the most intensely creative periods of artistic activity the world has ever known. For political events, see history of the netherlands and eighty years war 15681648. Get set to explore golden age amsterdam by booking your museum tickets online. 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. The transition by the netherlands to becoming the foremost maritime and economic power in the world has been called the dutch miracle by historian k. The dutch golden age visit the beautiful cities of the.
All chicago e books are on sale at 30% off with the code ebook30. Masterpieces from the rijksmuseum amsterdam are the perfect background for twentyfive quotes from the renaissance. Project muse reading the book of nature in the dutch golden. The role of christiaan huygens, johannes swammerdam and antoni van leeuwenhoek in the so called scientific revolution was recognised long ago, as was the fact that the revolutionary philosophy of rene descartes made its first impact in the netherlands. The book also documents the degree in which scholarship of the dutch golden age has progressed since the 1970s. Maarten prak charts the political, social, economic and cultural history of the dutch golden age through chapters that range from the introduction. Over the course of the seventeenth century, the dutch nation became one of the wealthiest and most. The dutch golden age was a period in the history of the netherlands, roughly spanning the. Since that time, vermeers reputation has grown, and he is now acknowledged as one of the greatest painters of the dutch golden age. Calvinism and religious toleration in the dutch golden age. The dutch golden age 17th century was a period of great wealth for the dutch republic. Eric jorinks stimulating book prompts the reader to reassess the relationship between religion and the observation of the natural world in the dutch golden age. The dutch republic in the golden age was the only society that tolerated religious dissenters of all persuasions in early modern europe, despite being committed to a strictly calvinist public church. The dutch golden age is typically defined from the period of the dutch revolt, which started in 1566, and then scholars would mark the decline of the dutch republic at different points but, basically, were talking about a generous span of the 17th century.
In this book michael north examines the dutch golden age, when dutch society boasted europes greatest number of cities and highest literacy rate, unusually. Enjoy vermeer, rembrandt and potter from the milkmaid, the night watch and the. This book is endlessly fascinating, and i learned things id never heard about and im dutch. In dutch culture in the golden age, eminent historian j.
Amsterdam became a vibrant cultural hub, and many of the achievements and advances of. Pages in category novels set in the dutch golden age. In the seventeenth century, the dutch republic witnessed its golden age. Thats only half the story museums in the netherlands are ditching historical terms and names, and updating their collections as they grapple with the legacy of slavery and. The cambridge companion to the dutch golden age edited by helmer j.
The untold story of how the dutch conquered the european book market and became the worlds greatest bibliophiles the dutch golden age has long been seen as the age of rembrandt and vermeer, whose paintings captured the public imagination and came to represent the marvel that was the dutch. Rembrandt and the dutch golden age presents a richly unfolding panorama of dutch society during an era of unparalleled wealth, power and cultural confidence. Art and commerce in the dutch golden age by michael north. However, like rembrandt, he was an avid art collector and dealer. Together, well look at how trade, power, and art intersected during the 17th century to produce the socalled dutch golden age.
Chinese and japanese porcelain for the dutch golden age. Dutch paintings the seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age, not only because of the great wealth the country amassed but also because of the impressive cultural flowering. The dutch republic, centre of the european book trade in the 17th. The dutch golden age is an important and instructive episode in history that deserves to be better known outside of the netherlands. Email your librarian or administrator to recommend adding this book to your organisations collection. Chinese and japanese porcelain for the dutch golden age book. The dutch golden age is one of the finest examples of independence breeding cultural pride.
The dutch economy in the golden age 16th 17th centuries. I wish i had more time to spend reading this work because its. The book sold quite well and led to an immediate second printing only a few months after its release. We have heard how these bulbs changed hands hundreds of times in a single. This is a really fun book that explores the golden age of the netherlands predominantly the 17th century and its culture as someone else here put it neatly, its a book about how the dutch became dutch. 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 engaging book. So commonly has the phrase been applied to the dutch seventeenth century in, for instance, museums, art history books, and tourist guides. The netherlandish image after iconoclasm, 15661672. This wellregarded book of dutch history is packed with information from a variety of sources, from cookbooks to bankruptcy filings, bringing the. Dutch society has enjoyed a reputation, or notoriety, for permissiveness from the sixteenth century to present times.
Art and commerce in the dutch golden age yale university. Dutch golden age the golden age are times of discoveries, journeys and new perspectives. During this distinct period paintings were often a. This exhibition brings together some of the museums greatest paintings to present this remarkable chapter of. We all know the outline of the storyhow otherwise sensible merchants, nobles, and artisans spent all they had and much that they didnt on tulip bulbs. A compact edition of the great golden age book published in 2014 the seventeenth century is often known as the dutch golden age, not only because of the great wealth the country amassed but also because of the impressive cultural flowering that took place during this period. The dutch golden age in the 17th century saw amsterdam emerge as one of the worlds most important centers of trade. Nicolaes witsen and shipbuilding in the dutch golden age. Cambridge core european studies the frigid golden age by dagomar degroot. The golden age by bob haak remains the seminal book on the subject of dutch painting in the seventeenth century. The sheer volumeand outstanding qualityof the paintings produced can scarcely be paralleled. Still life and trade in the dutch golden age by julie. The japanese purchased and translated numerous scientific books from the dutch, obtained from them western curiosities and manufactures such.