The Rembrandt Century: How Art Became Big Business
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.
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The Rembrandt Century: How Art Became Big Business
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 16, 2022
Runtime
0h 53m
Genres
Documentary, History, TV Movie
User Score
80%
Original Title
Rembrandts Zeitalter – Kunst, Markt und Geschäft
Production Companies
ARTE, Westend Film & TV
Director
Frauke Schlieckau
Description
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.
