In the sixteenth century, northern Europe was to assimilate the breakdown of traditional values and the flood of innovation on all sides.
The exploration and colonization of Asia and America expanded with the exploration of the world.
The Catholic religious order was questioned and overthrown. Political borders and established nations were outlined.
Scientists and humanists were developing new ideas about the universe and man's place in it.
The previous method of enrichment gave way to a capitalist sermon. And visual artists felt the need to respond to the new visual language that was developing in Italy.
