The Golden Age: Dutch Painters of the Seventeenth Century by Bob Haak is one of the most comprehensive and authoritative studies of Dutch painting during the 17th  century—the era often referred to as the Dutch Golden Age.
 
This richly illustrated volume explores the flourishing of art in the Netherlands during a period of unprecedented economic, cultural, and political growth.
 
Haak provides in-depth studies of key figures such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, Jan Steen, Jacob van Ruisdael, and many others, situating their works within the broader social and historical context of the Dutch Republic. Beyond the canonical masters, the book also highlights lesser-known painters, exploring the diversity of genres that thrived during this time—portraiture, landscape, still life, and genre scenes.
Lavishly produced with high-quality reproductions, this edition serves both as an academic reference and a visually engaging survey.
 
Haak’s careful scholarship and the book’s breadth make it a cornerstone for anyone studying or collecting in the field of Dutch Golden Age painting.
 
The book's oversized format was designed to showcase the high-quality reproductions of seventeenth-century Dutch paintings, making it both a reference work and a collector’s display volume.