This timeline illustrates a number of the most important European artists who were active during the period of the so-called Golden Age of Dutch art. In order to see an example of each painter's works, hover mouse over the artist's name. Some information can be accessed by hovering the moust of the "+" symbol to the right of the artists' name and dates of birth and death. Further information can be accessed bt clicking on the painter's name, which will take you the Wikipedia entry.