Dutch Baroque

Rembrandt vs. Vermeer Rembrandt psychological depth to subject matter soft, undefinable light due to glazing side techniques and loose brush strokes polished inner world of events drama of events and subjects, often emotion-charged dramatic contrast between light and dark areas Vermeer world of appearances with little hint of artist?s point of view clearly defined space and light source, often from one source little evidence of brush stroke- highly polished detachments, cool interiors, no emotion stillness and calm with little movement and little or no discernible emotion or expression contrast of light but executed with finesse and precision; very subtle gradations of value and color