Baroque

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.

Places

Italy

Italy

Flanders

Flanders

Dutch Republic

Dutch Republic

Spain

Spain

France and England

France and England

Central and Eastern Europe

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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