A lecture: seascapes, lions and the Dutch economy

The seventeenth century saw a rise in the number of Dutch artists painting ships. No longer props for religious stories or metaphors for the soul, ships became emblems of political and economic power. In this lecture Timothy Brook explores the reasons why and mechanisms by which Dutch artists painted ships so prolifically and examines the impact that Holland's trade with China had on Dutch viewers' enjoyment of seasca Source : TheRoyalChannel le 7 nov. 2011. En 2010, aux éditions Payot, paru..