the "golden age” of the netherlands
DESCRIPTION
The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands. (1580s - 1670s). The Netherlands: The “ Low Country ”. 17c: The “ Dutch ” Century. It was a political Republic: no monarchy. A radical attitude towards religion in the country. A certain level of religious toleration. Stable, thriving economy. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
![Page 2: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
TheNetherlan
ds:The “Low Country”
![Page 3: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
17c: The “Dutch” Century
It was a political Republic:no monarchy.A radical attitude towards religion in the country.A certain level of religious toleration.Stable, thriving economy.“Golden Age” of artists and thinkers. Religion and everyday life were
recurring themes in their art.
![Page 4: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
![Page 5: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
The Netherlands (1609)
![Page 6: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Political IndependenceEach of the 7 Dutch provinces was politically independent.The Dutch were not governed by an absolute ruler.Political power passed into the hands of wealth merchants.
![Page 7: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Political IndependenceEach province elected a stadtholder (governor) and military leader.During times of crisis, all seven provinces would elect the same stadtholder, usually from the House of Orange.
![Page 8: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
The Dutch Federation REGENTS- provincial level- held virtually all the power- strong advocates of local independence
STADTHOLDER- States General representative from each province- responsible for defense and order
STATES GENERAL- federal assembly- foreign affairs (war)- all issues had to be referred to the local Estates
![Page 9: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Dutch Royal Palace, Amsterdam
1648-1665
![Page 10: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
![Page 11: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Religious TolerationCalvinism was the dominant religion.Lutherans, Anabaptists, Catholics, and Jews all enjoyed religious freedom.Religious toleration helped create a cosmopolitan society tat promoted commerce.
![Page 12: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
![Page 13: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Dutch SocietyCities of Amsterdam & Rotterdam: granaries with enough surplus for one year.Generally higher salaries than in any other parts of W. Europe.
Even women had higher wages.“Protestant work ethic.”
Thrift and frugality.Had the highest standard of living in Europe!
![Page 14: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
The Dutch EconomyDried fish and grains were important.Exported diamonds, linens, pottery, spices, and flowers (tulips).Not much inflation.Great Dutch land reclamation project was accelerated during this time.Masters of the “carrying trade” (lowest shipping rates in Europe).
![Page 15: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
The Dutch EconomyDutch Republic was Europe’s leading commercial power during most of the 17th century. Amsterdam remained Europe’s financial center until the French Revolution- 1789.The Dutch fleet of 10,000 ships was the largest in the world. Played a key role in the Dutch economy.
![Page 16: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
The Dutch EconomyAs trade shifted from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic, Dutch replaced Italians as the bankers of Europe.Dutch East India Company displaced the Portuguese and gained control of the spice trade in the East Indies.
![Page 17: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
17c Dutch Global Commerce
![Page 18: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Dutch East India Company, 1602
![Page 19: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Dutch West India
Company, 1621
Netherland
Antilles
![Page 20: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Fort Orange (Albany, NY)in New Netherlands
![Page 21: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
New Amsterdam (NYC)Settled in 1624.
Official Flag of the NYC Seal of the City of NY.
![Page 22: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Dutch East India Ship, mid-17c
![Page 23: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Return of the Dutch East India
Fleet, 1599
![Page 24: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
DutchDelftware
English Delftware
![Page 25: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
18c Delftware Tobacco Jars
![Page 26: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
![Page 27: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Economic DeclineCostly with England and France damaged the Dutch RepublicEngland and France became the dominant European powersWilliam of Orange, strong Dutch Stadtholder, becomes King in England as a result of the Glorious Revolution.
![Page 28: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Anglo-Dutch Wars First Anglo-Dutch War: 1660-1665 Second Anglo-Dutch War: 1665-1667 Third Anglo-Dutch War: 1674-1678
King William III Queen Mary II ascend the throne of England in 1689 after the Glorious Revolution.
![Page 29: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
![Page 30: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Dutch ArtArtists focused on painting individual and group portraits, landscapes, and scenes of every day life.Rembrandt and Vermeer were the greatest artists of this time period.
![Page 31: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
The Night Watch – Rembrandt, 1642
![Page 32: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Anatomy Lecture of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp – Rembrandt,
1632
![Page 33: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
(detail) Anatomy Lecture of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp –
Rembrandt, 1632
![Page 34: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Portrait of an Old Jewish Man Rembrandt, 1654
![Page 35: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Sampling Officials of the Drapers Guild – Rembrandt
- 1662
![Page 36: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
The Leiden Baker & His Wife
Jan Steen
![Page 37: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
The Lace MakerNicolaes Maes
![Page 38: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
A Young Woman with a Water Jug - Jan Vermeer,
1662
![Page 39: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
Girl with a Pearl EarringJan Vermeer, 1665
![Page 40: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
The Lace MakerJan Vermeer, 1669-1670
![Page 41: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
A Woman Holding a Balance
Jan Vermeer, 1662
![Page 42: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
The AstronomerJan Vermeer, 1668
![Page 43: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
The GeographerJan Vermeer, 1668-1669
![Page 44: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
Girl Reading a Letter with the Window Open - Jan
Vermeer, 1657
![Page 45: The "Golden Age” of the Netherlands](https://reader035.vdocuments.us/reader035/viewer/2022062222/56816569550346895dd7f7e3/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
The Music LessonJan Vermeer, 1662-1665