The category of painting that became popular in Northern Europe which had no overt religious content but was seen as a reflection of God's works is Landscape painting.
Landscape painting was very popular in Northern Europe in the 16th century because this was the stronghold of the Protestant movement.
The Protestants loved landscape paintings because it showed the majesty of God's natural creations even though it had no overt religious content.
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