Dutch Masters Rubens, Hals, and Vermeer
Dec 29, 2015
The Dutch Baroque
Southern portion under control of Spain Northern half fought Spain and remained free Vigorous commerce and political
independence in the Netherlands Churches bare, but public halls decorated
with paintings Demand for paintings eliminated need for
patrons
Peter Paul Rubens 1577 – 1640
Born in Netherlands, lived in Germany, worked in Italy
Apprenticed with Mannerists Full bodied people Themes of aristocracy
Hunting History Mythology Portraits
Frans Hals1581 – 1666
No patrons Specialized in portraits One of the most prosperous portrait painters
in Holland His art is said to look like candid photographs
Johannes Vermeer1632 – 1675
Unknown in his day Now regarded as a master of light and color Feel for the Dutch interior Less than 36 canvases are known
Johannes VermeerGirl with a Pearl Earring 1665 Oil on canvas 17 1/2 x 15 3/8 in