The Dutch Republic in the 17th century was surprisingly exciting and is now known as the Dutch Golden Age. Newly independent from Spain and wealthy, it dominated world trade, created a vast colonial empire through its immense fleet of merchantmen, and developed an effective stock market. Cultural life flourished, especially painting in which Dutch artists recorded their world in intense portraits, dramatic seascapes, domestic scenes, and beautiful still life studies.
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