The most likely reason Dutch museums may push back against the terminology of the "Dutch Golden Age" is the legacy of slavery. During the Golden Age, the Netherlands was involved in the transatlantic slave trade and had colonies where enslaved people were exploited. This aspect of their history is often overlooked or downplayed when referring to the Golden Age, which primarily focuses on the economic and cultural prosperity of the time. Pushing back against this terminology allows museums to address and acknowledge the darker aspects of the Dutch Golden Age and provide a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of the period.
