In a minimum of 2 well developed paragraphs, discuss how the following paintings reflect the social and historical context of sixteenth-century Holland. Consider the influence of religion, commerce, social structure, and/or patrons of the art in your response. Offer specific examples of how the subject of each painting reflects the society and culture in which it was created.
- Frans Hals, Officers of the Haarlem Militia Company of Saint Adrian, c. 1627
- Rembrandt van Rijn, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp, 1632
- Johannes Vermeer, Woman Holding a Balance, c. 1664
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