The immigration of Flemish painters after the fall of Antwerp in 1585 added a great deal to the painting community of Haarlem .
Artistically the city flourished , with an astounding production of oil paintings .
The immigration of Flemish painters after the fall of Antwerp in 1585 added a great deal to the painting community of Haarlem and artistically the city flourished , with an astounding production of oil paintings .