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Counter-Reformation was the period of Catholic and Christian art which was developed during c.1560 to 1700. One of the representative work was The Holy Trinity, which was painted Jose Ribera in 1635. Aristocratic Baroque had some secular subjects and more nudity. One of representative work from this subset was Danae, which was painted by Jacob can Loo.

Middle Class Baroque began in Protestant countries. It was a period of development a picture market for the middle class. One of representative work from this subset was The Lamentation over St. Sebastian by Georges de La.

Overall, the Counter-Reformation designed to encourage piety and inspire the faithful. Aristocratic Baroque was for a group of people which were divided as upper class.

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