While the Protestants criticized the cult of images, the Catholic Church ardently embraced them.
1600–1700 C.E.
Beginner's guide
Catholic artists painted primarily for the Church—while Protestants in Holland painted for the middle class.
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Dutch Republic
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France and England
Central and Eastern Europe
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Whether in sculpture, painting, or architecture, the baroque broke boundaries with its dynamic forms.
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