Baroque refers to the phase in the history of culture between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, or more specifically, the European art and literature of the 17th century, as well as the music of the 18th century. This book examines the most significant architects, sculptors, and painters of the period through their most representative works. Artists such as Bernini, Caravaggio, Velazquez, Rubens, Rembrandt, and Vermeer, with the brilliance of their creations, have transcended the boundaries of Europe and their time. They are now universal.