This was a result of the overthrow of Spanish rule, the need for new patrons and new art styles, and the beginning of an art trading revolution. ... Artists had to change their styles and subject matters in order to meet public demand. ... The most famous Dutch painter of this style was not a male, but a female painter named Rachel Ruysch. ... Guilds were later formed where large groups of similar style artists can collaborate and make a profit. ... Further investigation into Baroque history leads one to wonder what the art world would be like if Holland had not revolutionized the art trading...

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Being from the Dutch Golden Age, which followed the ways of Baroque art, the work of Rembrandt greatly resembles the work of Caravaggio, but much like other Dutch Golden Age artists, Rembrandt geared the Caravaggesque style more towards still lifes, landscapes, and most famously-portraits. ... Rembrandt is famous for painting in an impasto style; using a lot of tick paint. ... Their work and style are very similar; Lievens was often stuck under the shadow of Rembrandt. ... They synonymy of him and Rembrandt did not discourage him, he continued to adopt new influences from everywhere, but by do...

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