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The happenings that really stapled the development of Baroque art were the series of battles that made up the Thirty Year's War fought by Catholics and Protestants across Europe. As the Protestant Reformation rose in power, the Catholic factions would not concede and would resist with an attempt at reinstating the influence and power that Catholicism would have across the nations. As the Protestants fought with their Reformation, so did the Catholics with their "Counter-Reformation." A movement in which the art of Baroque was a powerful, powerful, weapon. As previously stated, a huge core value of Baroque art was the imagery of Catholic lore and ideology. Baroque to that end managed not only to display propaganda for the Catholic ideals, but also to re-inspire those of Catholic faith with its fresh new colorful and rich angle upon the peoples.

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Starting from humble beginnings (relatively humble regarding royalty) as little more than a glorified hunting lodge, Versaille's prime attraction would grow to become the quintessential exemplification of Baroque creativity in architecture and even as a whole. Begun by Baroque architect Louis le Vau, and continued by a host of subsequent supervisors. Expansion upon expansion until the "hunting lodge" became an enormous fortress of 700 rooms standing before 10,000 acres (at the time), with nearly every inch bathed in Baroque. Curved ornate patterns upon the columns and wall lining, detailed blush painting on the walls and roofs of countless rooms, and an entire ring dedicated to the artistic power of light seen through the use of mirrors. In truth, there is no world that truly captures the palace of Versailles. That which comes the closest is that of "masterpiece."

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Rembrandt, being an artist of those of the higher class, would often be commissioned for artwork to be placed within areas of wealth. Many of the requested pieces were portraits, a demand that he was more than capable of meeting. In fact, Rembrandt would produce many portraits of himself, that would tell of his life as it rose to prosperity and comfort then fell to distress. His arguably most famous self portrait carries an interesting feeling of question. In it, Rembrandt depicts himself as a king, a figure of standing and possession. Yet at the time of its creation Rembrandt himself was stripped of nearly if not all of his wealth and respect. The picture is one that much, yet confirms nothing. Perhaps Rembrandt explored sought to convey that internally, he was still on top, that if for nothing else than he was still a master in manner with which he regarded himself. Either way, his artwork was equally masterful even at his lowest points, no matter the feeling of the man himself.

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Gian Lorenzo Bernini undeniable earned his title as the one who merged the realms of Baroque and sculpture. Bernini would produce many exquisite and awesome works that conveyed great amazement and emotion from the muses of the scene he depicted; such as:

The Ecstasy of St Teresa - Despite the religious conviction and intention of the man who forged this work (pictured to the right), it remains his most controversial work. Yet it remains just as well one of his most impressive and resides in Rome as the centerpiece of the Cornero Chapel of which's marble interior attraction was designed wholly by Bernini himself

David - Built over the course of seven months and standing at life size proportions, Bernini's idealization is acclaimed for its narrative hook. Unlike other depictions of David, such as that of Michelangelo whom also gave him form in stone, Bernini's art does not present David in and after the matter form standing gorgeous in his triumph, but rather in the moment. With the face of concentration and in the motion of striking at his enemy, Bernini's David is a prime example of the intensity that Bernini was able to capture in stone.

The Rape of Proserpina - A story telling piece that serves as another emotionally compelling piece, The Rape of Proserpina is notably praised for the realistic attention to detail that Bernini endeavors and succeeds in capturing: the texture of the flesh and hair, the flow of the air, and the impressions in the skin of the victimized Proserpina.

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The innumerable sum of artists to have graced and been graced by the magic of Baroque each would come to add offspring of the art movement for which they were heavily praised. Most of the works would be in relation to the Catholic actions that dominated at the time, and all would display the glorious expression and resplendence. History would come to acknowledge some a few more than others however.

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Baroque at its core encompasses the necessity and benefit of two values: expression and extravagance. The different artistic frontiers each have their own ways of capturing these components.

Painting - The craftsmen of the brush tended to emphasize the factors of the bible in arguably melodramatic ways. The painters achieved this through the use of chiaroscuro and tenebrism techniques for atmosphere and blending.

Sculpting - Several sculptures endeavored to build their sculptures to larger-than-life sizes to inspire wonder. Some, like Bernini, would utilize secret light conduits to add a similar effect that painters might desire for atmospheric engagement.

Architecture - Baroque architecture was emotional and spectacular. Artistic architects sought to incorporate theatrically exaggerated installments to great effect. Every area of baroque architect is meant to serve one ultimate purpose: to make one feel.

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Peter Paul Reubens - A staple of Baroque regarded highly for his narrative and landscape style. Even more invested in his capturing of his perceived "ideal female form"

Diego Velázquez - Renowned Spanish artist and authority on contemporary Baroque style. Influenced and inspired many distinguished artists to follow in later years, among them Picasso, Manet, and Dali.

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Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn emerged as a true exemplification of what it meant to be a Baroque artist. Rembrandt brought to life many thematic scenes from Catholic myth in contemporary form. Similarly known for a large sum of narrative art and portraiture. A string of his self portraits also served to capture his life in a tale, as he regressed from a life of wondrous wealth and status to one of struggle. However, as his life tended to fail, his artwork on the other hand evolved. Rembrandt would come to adopt new and new methods and technique which he explored in his art, and his works would never cease to carry a message that was both sincere yet subtle in his perceptions.

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Named as the artist responsible for the creation of Baroque based sculpture, Gian Lorenzo Bernini was a sculpture and architect of the 1600s that had no equal. Bernini possessed an unrivaled mastery at forming marble into emotionally compelling scenic artworks, and made use of it in the name of his faith of which he was devoted. So detailed and impressive were his works that Bernini essentially "copy and pasted" human expression onto a stone proxy. Greater so was the scale at which Bernini forged his work, creating larger than life figures that towered over and inspired any who would look upon it. Like Caravaggio, Bernini was also appreciative of the benefit of lighting, utilizing different hidden lighting levels to enhance the expression of his work.

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Caravaggio was a man credited by many as an almost founding father of the Baroque art style. Producing works of the kind in the early beginnings of the Baroque period. Caravaggio trained under a line of artists, and upon traveling to Rome in last few years of the 16th century, made an identity for himself creating works sought by the prestigious of the church. His works were acclaimed for his unfaltering skill at capturing human emotion in his art, as well as visually expressing themes through lighting in his art, an instrumental tactic seen in  the chiaroscuro technique.

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Over the course of Baroque's considerably long legacy, many individuals would step up to make their contributions in the field, each talented in his own right and own unique area of art.

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Baroque is an art from that is as impressive as it is demanding of skill that dawned with the 17th century. The style of Baroque was primarily intended in the name of Catholic efforts, capturing many scenes centered around the revered figures or utilizing religious themes and imagery. More notable, perhaps, is the flair Baroque had for splendor and grandeur. The artists of Baroque created awe-inspiring pieces of immeasurable expression, through the use of size, detail, and creativity among numerous other artistic elements done in a degree more advanced than much of that which came before it.