Dutch Art Market in the 17th Century

What was a notable characteristic of the Dutch art market in the 17th century?

• It was a large, competitive market.

• It was dominated by foreign artists.

• It was a small, exclusive market.

• It was primarily controlled by the church.

How did the role of the church in art patronage change in Holland during the 17th century?

• The church stopped being a major patron of art.

• The church only supported foreign artists.

• The church increased its influence over art.

• The church became the primary patron of art.

What challenge did artists face in the open market system?

• They faced uncertainty about who would buy their work.

• They had to sell their work directly to buyers.

• They had to produce religious art only.

• They had to work exclusively for the church.

What was one strategy artists used to reduce costs in their work?

• Using a wide variety of pigments.

• Applying many layers of paint.

• Hiring more assistants.

• Reducing the palette to fewer colors.

How did some artists achieve financial success despite selling at low prices?

• By using expensive materials.

• By only selling to the nobility.

• By focusing on religious themes.

• By producing a large number of paintings.