The document provides an overview of Baroque art in the Spanish Netherlands and Dutch Republic during the 17th century. It discusses key Flemish artists like Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck who worked under Spanish rule in the Southern Netherlands. Rubens is noted for his energetic style and vast output, combining northern and southern European influences. The document also covers the Dutch Golden Age in the Protestant north, with genre painters like Frans Hals and Rembrandt capturing middle-class life. Rembrandt's psychological portraits and mastery of light are emphasized.