by Yulia Berry The Dutch Golden Age was a period in the history of the Netherlands, spanning about the 17th century, when the Dutch republic rose as a world power, experienced a period of unprecedented growth and Dutch trade, science, military, and art were among the most famous in the world. The Peace of Westphalia in 1648, which ended the eighty-year war (1568-1648) between the Dutch Republic and Spain and also the thirty-year war between other European superpowers, brought the Dutch republic official recognition and independence from the Spanish Crown. Religious freedom within the Netherlands has attracted many people. They … Continue reading Flute in the art of the Dutch Golden Age