The term 'Dutch Master' refers to a style of painting that originated in the Netherlands during the 17th century. The most famous Dutch Masters are Steen, Hals, and Rembrandt. Steen was a Dutch Golden Age painter whose works often featured humorous scenes of everyday life. Hals was a Dutch portrait painter who was known for his loose brushwork and vivid colors. Rembrandt was a Dutch painter and etcher who is considered one of the greatest painters in European art history. All three of these Dutch Masters were influential in the development of the Dutch Master style.