The painters of the Leiden School were especially noted "Fijnschilders" or "fine painters" producing highly finished small works. Watteau, Fragonard and other French 18th-century artists produced many small works, generally emphasizing spirit and atmosphere rather than a detailed finish.
The painters of the Leiden School were known as "Fijnschilders" or "fine painters," producing highly finished small works. Watteau, Fragonard, and other French 18th-century artists produced numerous small works, generally emphasizing spirit and atmosphere rather than a detailed finish.