Movement guide

Dutch Golden Age

17th century

Representative Dutch Golden Age artwork — Representative work from the Explainary collection.

Detail from a Dutch Golden Age artwork — Detail crop for texture and technique.

A flourishing of Dutch art focused on light, realism, and everyday life.

What defines it

Intimate interior scenes and portraits
Mastery of light and texture
Strong attention to daily life and civic identity

Techniques and innovations

Refined oil techniques and glazing
Printmaking as a major art form

Key artists

Key works in Explainary