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17th century art was characterized by Baroque painting styles. These works signaled the end of the Renaissance and led to a diverse and fascinating study of art that focused on new methods of composition and color theory.

Many historically famous images can be found in 17th century art. These works were developed by highly talented artists who viewed their art in a different way than the Renaissance artists. One of the largest differences was the change to Baroque-style painting techniques. These dramatic art prints defied Renaissance convention by depicting the subject matter at its highest point of tension, rather than just before. Another change came in the form of Orientalist art, which focused artists attention on other cultures, as seen in the historically famous print, 'Girl with a Pearl Earring, c. 1665' by Johannes Vermeer.
17th Century Art (596 items)

17th Century Artwork

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Return of the Prodigal Son, c.1668
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Kitchen Maid with the Supper at Emmaus, c.1618
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Coronation of the Virgin
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View of Delft
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Agnus Dei, 1635-1640
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Las Meninas
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The Supper at Emmaus, 1648
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Return of the Prodigal Son, c.1668
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The Nightwatch
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Saint Anne and the Virgin
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Milkmaid
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Two Negroes, 1661
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The Supper at Emmaus, 1601
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The Immaculate Conception of Soult
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Aristotle Before the Bust of Homer, 1653
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The Lacemaker
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The Astronomer, 1668
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Christ on the Cross, c.1630
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Girl With Pearl Earing
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The Virgin with the Rosary, 1650
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St. George and the Dragon, c.1606
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David with the Head of Goliath, 1606
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The Holy Family
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The Conversion of Saint Paul
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The focus of Baroque paintings was to create the most intensely dramatic images possible. One major way that the differing styles of the Renaissance can be explored by comparing Michelangelo's 'David' with Bernini's 'David'. Whereas Michelangelo chooses to depict David just before the fight with Goliath, Bernini shows him right as the rock is thrown, at the highest point of drama. 17th century art also saw a fondness for realistic, vibrant colors which highlighted the subject matter of these dramatic art prints.

Religious images also experienced a resurgence during the emergence of Baroque painting styles. Because people were portraying things in different ways, old ideas were reinvented during 17th century art. Works like 'Storm on the Sea of Galilee' by Rembrandt Van Rjin and 'Old Woman Praying' by Nicolaes Maes are two examples about how biblical stories, and the people who believed them, were reinvented during this time.
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