The Dutch Golden Age (Dutch: Gouden Eeuw [ˈɣʌudən ˈeːu, ˈɣʌudə ˈʔeːu]) was a period in the history of the Netherlands which roughly lasted from 1588, when the Dutch Republic was established, to 1672, when the Rampjaar occurred.

The Dutch Era saw the foundation of the first multinational corporation: the Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie, abbreviated as VOC, commonly known throughout the rest of the world as the Dutch East India Company. Its purpose was to present a stronger front against enemies such as Portugal and Spain, which certainly worked.

The Dutch Golden Age was a period which roughly lasted from 1588, when the Dutch Republic was established, to 1672, when the Rampjaar occurred. During this period, Dutch trade, scientific developments, art and overseas colonisation was among the most prominent in Europe.

3 天之前 · Netherlands - Trade, Art, Science: The century from the conclusion of the Twelve Years’ Truce in 1609 until either the death of Prince William III in 1702 or the conclusion of the Peace of Utrecht in 1713 is known in Dutch history as the “Golden Age.”

2023年10月17日 · Dutch Baroque, often dubbed the Dutch Golden Age, was a truly remarkable era in the record of art. This period, which unfolded during the 17th century, stands out for the exceptional creativity and innovation it brought to the visual arts.

2023年3月12日 · The art of the Dutch Golden Age revolutionized portraiture and catalyzed the centuries-long tradition of symbolic still life painting. Discover what made 17th-century Dutch art so innovative and iconic.

The Dutch Golden Age was a period in the history of the Netherlands, roughly spanning the era from 1588 to 1672, in which Dutch trade, science, and art and the Dutch military were among the...

2024年1月1日 · Among the many chapters of cultural flourishing, the Dutch Golden Age stands as a pinnacle, radiating brilliance across the 17th century. Marked by unparalleled economic prosperity, burgeoning trade, and a booming middle class, this era witnessed a cultural renaissance that found its most exquisite expression in the realm of visual arts.

Established in 1581 but not recognized as independent by Spain until 1648, the Dutch Republic, or Holland, quickly made itself a powerful force in the race for Atlantic colonies and wealth. After breaking from Spain (the Hapsburgs) they won a reputation …

A period in the history of the Netherlands, roughly spanning the era from 1588 (the birth of the Dutch Republic of the United Seven Provinces) to the death of Stadholder Willem III in 1702, in which Dutch trade, science and art and the Dutch military were among the most acclaimed in …