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