The Rembrandt Century: How Art Became Big Business (2022)

01/16/2022 (DE) • Documentary, History, TV Movie • 53m

Overview

In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced an unprecedented artistic explosion: painters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals were so prolific that they were able to make a living from their talent alone; so much so that, within a prosperous society, thanks to wealth from overseas colonies and financial speculation, collecting works of art became a status symbol.

The Rembrandt Century: How Art Became Big Business (2022)

01/16/2022 (DE) • 53m

Documentary, History, TV Movie

Overview

In the 17th century, the Netherlands experienced an unprecedented artistic explosion: painters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer and Hals were so prolific that they were able to make a living from their talent alone; so much so that, within a prosperous society, thanks to wealth from overseas colonies and financial speculation, collecting works of art became a status symbol.

Top Billed Cast

Birgitta Assheuer

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Status

Released

Original Language

German

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

netherlands

painter

social status

art history

17th century

painter as artist

famous people

dutch painter

artistic legacy

history and legacy

documentary

art documentary

historical documentary

work of art

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