Was Baroque era age of political freedom and democracy.?

The Baroque era, spanning roughly from the late 16th to the early 18th century, was not characterized by political freedom and democracy. Instead, it was marked by absolute monarchies and centralized power, with rulers like Louis XIV of France epitomizing autocratic governance. While some Enlightenment ideas began to emerge during this period, the widespread implementation of democratic principles and political freedom did not take shape until later, particularly in the 18th century with the rise of the Enlightenment and subsequent revolutions.