The Rembrandt Century: How Art Became Big Business

Jan 16, 2022 53m

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Synopsis

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.

Title	The Rembrandt Century: How Art Became Big Business
Companies	ARTE, Westend Film & TV
Countries	Germany
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