1. 1600-1750

2. Baroque Art Artistic style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur. Judith Beheading Holofernes by Caravaggio

3. Caravaggio Combine a realistic observation of the human state, both physical and emotional, with a dramatic use of lighting Painted religious scenes Died at 38 and his work was largely forgotten until rediscovered in the 20 th century

4. Judith Beheading Holofrones by Caravaggio

5. Conversion of St. Paul by Caravaggio

6. St. Jerome by Caravaggio

7. Bernini Sculptor who captured the essence of a narrative moment with a dramatic naturalistic realism in his sculptures Bernini used light as an important metaphorical device in the perception of his religious settings, often using hidden light sources that could intensify the focus of religious worship

8. Ecstasy of St. Theresa by Bernini

9. Ecstasy of St. Theresa (detail image) by Bernini

10. Rubens Proponent of an extravagant Baroque style that emphasized movement, color, and sensuality. Known for his full,lush figures

11. The Descent from the Cross by Rubens

12. Detail of The Descent from the Cross by Rubens

13. The Toilet of Venusby Rubens

14. Rembrandt Greatest creative triumphs are exemplified especially in his portraits of his contemporaries, self-portraits and illustrations of scenes from the Bible Reds and browns dominated his later paintings, which had a more subdued style compared to his earlier baroque works

15. The Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt

16. Self Portrait by Rembrandt

17. Titus as a Monk by Rembrandt

18. Vermeer Specialized in domestic interior scenes of middle class Vermeer worked slowly and with great care, using bright colors and sometimes expensive pigments, with a preference for cornflower blue and yellow. He is particularly renowned for his masterly treatment and use of light in his work.

19. The Girl With the Pearl Earring by Vermeer

20. The Milkmaid by Vermeer

21. The Geographer by Vermeer