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The Dutch Golden Age was a period of great prosperity and artistic achievement in the Netherlands during the 17th century, when Dutch trade, science, and art were among the most acclaimed in the world.

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The Dutch Golden Age was a period of great prosperity in the Netherlands during the 17th century. It was a time when Dutch trade, science, and art were among the most respected in the world. The Dutch Golden Age is often associated with the great Dutch painters of the time, such as Rembrandt van Rijn, Jan Vermeer, and Frans Hals. These artists created masterpieces that are still admired today. The Dutch Golden Age was made possible by a number of factors. The Netherlands had become a wealthy country thanks to its thriving trade. Amsterdam was an important center of international trade, and Dutch ships sailed all over the world. The Dutch also had a strong military, which allowed them to protect their country and its interests. During the Dutch Golden Age, the Dutch people enjoyed a high standard of living. This was reflected in the art of the time, which was often luxurious and opulent. The Dutch Golden Age was a time of great creativity, and many of the paintings of the time are still revered today.

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1. The Dutch Golden Age was a period of great prosperity and cultural achievement in the Dutch Republic during the 17th century.

2. It was a time of great economic growth, due to the country's highly developed maritime trade.

3. Many of the most famous Dutch painters, such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Jan Steen, were active during this period.

4. The Dutch Republic became a leading center of science and art during the Golden Age.

5. Amsterdam became one of the most important cultural and artistic centers in Europe.

6. The Dutch Golden Age was also a time of great religious tolerance, with Amsterdam becoming a haven for religious refugees from across Europe.

7. The Dutch Golden Age came to an end in the early 18th century, as the country was plunged into a series of wars with France.

8. However, the legacy of the Dutch Golden Age has left a lasting impression on Dutch culture and society.

9. The Dutch Golden Age was a period of great prosperity and cultural achievement in the Dutch Republic during the 17th century.

10. It was a time of great economic growth, due to the country's highly developed maritime trade.

11. Many of the most famous Dutch painters, such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Jan Steen, were active during this period.

12. The Dutch Republic became a leading center of science and art during the Golden Age.

13. Amsterdam became one of the most important cultural and artistic centers in Europe.

14. The Dutch Golden Age was also a time of great religious tolerance, with Amsterdam becoming a haven for religious refugees from across Europe.

15. The Dutch Golden Age came to an end in the early 18th century, as the country was plunged into a series of wars with France.

16. However, the legacy of the Dutch Golden Age has left a lasting impression on Dutch culture and society.

17. The Dutch Golden Age was a period of great prosperity and cultural achievement in the Dutch Republic during the 17th century.

18. It was a time of great economic growth, due to the country's highly developed maritime trade.

19. Many of the most famous Dutch painters, such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Jan Steen, were active during this period.

20. The Dutch Republic became a leading center of science and art during the Golden Age.
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Artists (be aware, speculation possible):

1. Jan van Eyck (1390-1441) 2. Rogier van der Weyden (1399/1400-1464) 3. Hans Memling (1430-1491) 4. Gerard David (1460-1523) 5. Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450-1516) 6. Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c. 1525-1569) 7. Joachim Patinir (c. 1480-1524) 8. Aertsen, Pieter (1508-1575) 9. Cock, Hieronymus (1518-1570) 10. Cornelis van Haarlem (1562-1638) 11. Dirck Hals (1591-1656) 12. Frans Hals (1582/1583-1666) 13. Jan Steen (1626-1679) 14. Rembrandt (1606-1669) 15. Salomon van Ruysdael (c. 1602-1670) 16. Van Dyck, Anthony (1599-1641) 17. Vermeer (1632-1675) 18. Wouwerman, Philips (1619-1668) 19. Jan Asselijn (1615-1652) 20. Barend van Orley (1488-1541) 21. Bernard van Orley (1491-1542) 22. Jan van der Heyden (1637-1712) 23. Adriaen Brouwer (1605-1638) 24. Adriaen van Ostade (1610-1685) 25. Anthonie Palamedesz (1601-1673) 26. Dirck Hals (1591-1656) 27. Ferdinand Bol (1616-1680) 28. Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667) 29. Gerard Dou (1613-1675) 30. Jan Lievens (1607-1674)

Artworks (be aware, speculation possible)

1. The Milkmaid – Johannes Vermeer – 1658 2. The Night Watch – Rembrandt – 1642 3. The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp – Rembrandt – 1632 4. Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee – Rembrandt – 1633 5. The Jewish Bride – Rembrandt – 1667 6. The Return of the Prodigal Son – Rembrandt – 1669 7. Belshazzar’s Feast – Rembrandt – 1635 8. The Syndics of the Drapers’ Guild – Rembrandt – 1662 9. The Goldfinch – Carel Fabritius – 1654 10. The Little Street – Vermeer – 1658 11. The Music Lesson – Vermeer – 1662/1664 12. The Pearl Earring – Vermeer – 1665/1667 13. The Milkmaid – Vermeer – 1658-1660 14. The Love Letter – Vermeer – 1669 15. The Geographer – Vermeer – 1668-1669 16. The Astronomer – Vermeer – 1668 17. The Girl with the Wine Glass – Vermeer – 1659-1660 18. The Girl with the Pearl Earring – Vermeer – 1665/1667 19. The Girl with a Red Hat – Vermeer – 1665/1666 20. Woman in Blue Reading a Letter – Vermeer – 1663-1664 21. The Lacemaker – Vermeer – 1669-1670 22. The Art of Painting – Vermeer – 1666-1668 23. View of Delft – Vermeer – 1660-1661 24. The Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede – Jacob van Ruisdael – 1670 25. The Jewish Cemetery – Jacob van Ruisdael – 1655 26. The Wheat Field – Jacob van Ruisdael – 1670 27. The Storm on the Sea of Galilee – Rembrandt – 1633 28. The Raising of the Cross – Rembrandt – 1633 29. The Descent from the Cross – Rembrandt – 1634 30. Samson and Delilah – Rembrandt – 1635

Epoch

The Dutch golden age was a period in Dutch history, roughly spanning the 17th century, in which Dutch trade, science, military, and art were among the most acclaimed in the world.