Doubting Thomas, c. 1600
Sanssouci Picture Gallery, Germany
After his death, the style of Caravaggio was spread by his
followers, eventually replacing the stylized Mannerist paintings
with a more 'earthy' or realistic presentation. The Art of
the Baroque period is largely characterized by his influence.
Self Portrait, c. 1650
Museu de Belles Arts de València
Felipe IV, c. 1653
Prado Museum
Rembrandt
The deep psychological observations of Rembrandt were a lasting
contribution to world art. Influenced by his senior, Frans
Hals, and the Caravaggisti,
Rembrandt's Religious Themes and self-portraits are dominant
in art history:
The Dutch Art Market was the beginning of the modern art
market,
with the mercantile class commissioning not only portraits
and group portraits,
but also creating a demand for genre scenes and still life
paintings:
