The Renaissance was a time of learning and art after the "Dark Ages" in Europe. The main characteristics of the Renaissance are:
• The Commercial Revolution began, it's when different European countries developed urban commercial centers; it also began when Feudalism passed.
• The revival of Greek and Roman Art.
• The mastery of making illusion techniques on canvas (art).
• The change from Age to Faith to the Age of Reason.
• The embracing of humans (Humanism).
This artwork was painted by Johannes Vermeer in 1665. The artwork is called Girl with a Pearl Earring.
Because he was in the military.
