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Who ruled the Netherlands and Belgium starting in 1433?
Who ruled the Netherlands and Belgium starting in 1433?
- Burgundians
- Habsburg family
- Spanish rulers
- Dukes of Burgundy (correct)
Which Dutch nobleman led the country into the Dutch War for Independence from Spain?
Which Dutch nobleman led the country into the Dutch War for Independence from Spain?
- Martin Luther
- Duke of Burgundy
- William I, Prince of Orange (correct)
- Charles V
In what year did the seven northern provinces of the Netherlands declare independence?
In what year did the seven northern provinces of the Netherlands declare independence?
- 1515
- 1566
- 1648
- 1581 (correct)
What was the larger European War that both the Dutch and Spanish became embroiled in by 1618?
What was the larger European War that both the Dutch and Spanish became embroiled in by 1618?
What event led to the official acknowledgement of the Dutch republic by the Spanish crown in 1648?
What event led to the official acknowledgement of the Dutch republic by the Spanish crown in 1648?
What impact did the rise of the merchant class have on art during this period?
What impact did the rise of the merchant class have on art during this period?
Where did Willem Claesz. Heda spend his entire life?
Where did Willem Claesz. Heda spend his entire life?
When was 'Still Life with Flowers' painted by Jan Davidsz. de Heem?
When was 'Still Life with Flowers' painted by Jan Davidsz. de Heem?
In which city did Jan Davidsz. de Heem mainly spend his career from 1635 to 1667?
In which city did Jan Davidsz. de Heem mainly spend his career from 1635 to 1667?
What type of objects are typically found in still life paintings like those of Heda and de Heem?
What type of objects are typically found in still life paintings like those of Heda and de Heem?
During which period is the 1600s known as the Dutch Golden Age?
During which period is the 1600s known as the Dutch Golden Age?
What is a common subject category that still lifes fall into?
What is a common subject category that still lifes fall into?
