Dutch Masters

Rubens, Hals, and Vermeer

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

Peter Paul RubensRaising of the Crossca. 1609

Peter Paul RubensRape of the Daughters of Leucippusca. 1618Oil on canvas7 ft. 3 in. x 6 ft. 10 in.

Peter Paul Rubens, The Lion Hunt, 1617 – 1618Oil on canvas

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

Frans HalsThe Merry Drinkerc. 1630Oil on canvas

Frans HalsThe Laughing Cavalier 1624

Frans HalsPieter van den Broecke1633

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 VermeerThe Art of Paintingc. 1662- 1668oil on canvas47 1/4 x 39 3/8 in.(120 x 100 cm.)

Johannes VermeerThe Milkmaid 1658 -60Oil on canvas17 7/8 x 16 1/8 in.

Johannes VermeerGirl with a Pearl Earring 1665  Oil on canvas 17 1/2 x 15 3/8 in

Johannes VermeerView of Delftc. 1660-1661Oil on canvas38 3/4 x 46 1/4 in.