Andrew Graham-Dixon explores Dutch Golden Age secrets on Sky Arte
The second episode of the mini-series 'Grande arte per paesi piccoli' airs on Sky Arte HD on Thursday, August 24. Art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon delves into the context of the Dutch Golden Age at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, focusing on the 17th-century economic boom that empowered the middle class. The episode highlights masters such as Van Dyck, Rembrandt, and Vermeer, whose painting styles defined an era where art and commerce intertwined.
Key facts
- The episode is part of a three-part mini-series titled 'Grande arte per paesi piccoli'.
- It airs on Sky Arte HD on Thursday, August 24.
- Andrew Graham-Dixon is the art critic presenting the series.
- The episode is set at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
- It explores the Dutch Golden Age during the 17th-century economic boom.
- The middle class played a key role in the period's prosperity.
- Artists featured include Van Dyck, Rembrandt, and Vermeer.
- The series examines the relationship between art and commerce.
Entities
Artists
- Andrew Graham-Dixon
- Van Dyck
- Rembrandt
- Vermeer
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Rijksmuseum
- Artribune
Locations
- Netherlands
- Amsterdam