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What factor contributed to the flourishing of painting during the Dutch Golden Age?

Royal patronage from other countries

Nationalism and political strife

Strict regulations on artistic expression

Support from the wealthy middle class (correct)

Which painter is known for the use of light and shadow in his works?

Jacob van Ruysdael

Jan Steen

Rembrandt van Rijn (correct)

Adriaan van der Velde

What genre is Johannes Vermeer particularly known for?

Domestic interiors (correct)

Historical events

Maritime scenes

Portraits of nobility

What was the primary role of the Saint Luke's Guild?

To train numerous painters Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT associated with the Dutch Golden Age of painting?

Heavy Catholic Church influence Signup and view all the answers

What revolutionary invention did Christiaan Huygens contribute to timekeeping?

Pendulum clock Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key areas that Christiaan Huygens worked in besides timekeeping?

Probability theory Signup and view all the answers

Who was the pioneer of microscopy known for discovering microscopic organisms?

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek Signup and view all the answers

Which significant discovery did Huygens make regarding Saturn?

Its rings Signup and view all the answers

What was an important limitation of Leeuwenhoek's microscope?

It could magnify up to 250 times Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the scientific advancements in the Dutch Republic during Huygens's time?

Intellectual freedom Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist collaborated with Leeuwenhoek in studying microscopic organisms?

Jan Swammerdam Signup and view all the answers

During which period did the Dutch Republic experience a significant flourishing of scientific contributions?

The Golden Age Signup and view all the answers