Jan Dirksz Both (1618 - 1652)

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Jan Dirksz Both

Jan Dirksz Both was a distinguished Dutch painter, draughtsman, and etcher renowned for his pivotal role in the evolution of Dutch Italianate landscape painting. His journey into the arts began in Utrecht, learning from his father before becoming a pupil of Abraham Bloemaert. Both's career took a significant turn when he, alongside his brother Andries, ventured to Rome, absorbing the influence of Claude Lorrain and contributing to projects such as the Buen Retiro Palace in Madrid​​​​.

By the mid-1640s, Jan had returned to Utrecht, further honing his craft to produce expansive landscapes illuminated by a Mediterranean glow, notable for their mixture of realism in the foreground against idyllic backgrounds. Noteworthy pieces include "Landscape with Bandits Leading Prisoners" and "Judgement of Paris," showcasing his mastery in blending naturalistic details with mythological and religious figures. His landscapes, characterized by their golden light and imaginative vistas, earned him a place among the leading masters of the Italianate trend in Dutch landscape painting​​​​.

Jan Both's legacy is preserved in prestigious collections worldwide, including the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Hermitage, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Louvre, and the National Gallery, among others. His work reflects a significant Italian influence merged with his native Dutch sensibilities, marking him as a key figure in the 17th-century art scene​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Jan Dirksz Both's oeuvre offers a fascinating glimpse into the blend of Dutch and Italian influences that characterize the Italianate landscape painting tradition. His contributions not only enriched Dutch art but also provided a bridge between the Renaissance and Baroque periods, capturing the beauty of landscapes with a unique, poetic light.

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Date and place of birt:1618, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:9 august 1652, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Nationality:The Netherlands
Period of activity: XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Engraver, Painter
Art school / group:Dutch School
Genre:Landscape painting
Art style:Baroque, Old Masters

Creators The Netherlands

PINK De Thierry (1943)
PINK De Thierry
1943
Balthasar van der Ast (1593 - 1657)
Balthasar van der Ast
1593 - 1657
Hendrikus van de Sande Bakhuyzen (1795 - 1860)
Hendrikus van de Sande Bakhuyzen
1795 - 1860
Marie Heijermans (1859 - 1937)
Marie Heijermans
1859 - 1937
Maria Vos (1824 - 1906)
Maria Vos
1824 - 1906
Marinus Adrianus Koekkoek (1807 - 1868)
Marinus Adrianus Koekkoek
1807 - 1868
Cornelis Lelienbergh (1626 - 1676)
Cornelis Lelienbergh
1626 - 1676
Lion Schulman (1851 - 1943)
Lion Schulman
1851 - 1943
Pieter Jansz. Saenredam (1597 - 1665)
Pieter Jansz. Saenredam
1597 - 1665
Joachim Govertsz Camphuysen (1601 - 1659)
Joachim Govertsz Camphuysen
1601 - 1659
Jan Hubertus (1920 - 1995)
Jan Hubertus
1920 - 1995
Jozef Hendrik Neuhuys (1841 - 1889)
Jozef Hendrik Neuhuys
1841 - 1889
Johannes Bosboom (1817 - 1891)
Johannes Bosboom
1817 - 1891
Jacob Savery (1566 - 1603)
Jacob Savery
1566 - 1603
Cornelis Troost (1696 - 1750)
Cornelis Troost
1696 - 1750
Martinus Nellius (1621 - 1719)
Martinus Nellius
1621 - 1719

Creators Baroque

Ignaz Elhafen (1658 - 1715)
Ignaz Elhafen
1658 - 1715
Charles de La Fosse (1636 - 1716)
Charles de La Fosse
1636 - 1716
Giovanni Monti (1765 - 1825)
Giovanni Monti
1765 - 1825
Jacques Stella (1596 - 1657)
Jacques Stella
1596 - 1657
Andrea Soldi (1703 - 1771)
Andrea Soldi
1703 - 1771
Giuseppe Passeri (1654 - 1714)
Giuseppe Passeri
1654 - 1714
Alfonso Rivarola (1590 - 1640)
Alfonso Rivarola
1590 - 1640
Lambert Hopfer (1510 - 1550)
Lambert Hopfer
1510 - 1550
Giuseppe Varotti (1715 - 1780)
Giuseppe Varotti
1715 - 1780
Gioacchino Assereto (1600 - 1649)
Gioacchino Assereto
1600 - 1649
Agostino Tassi (1580 - 1644)
Agostino Tassi
1580 - 1644
Andrea Camassei (1602 - 1649)
Andrea Camassei
1602 - 1649
Tiziano Vecellio (1488 - 1576)
Tiziano Vecellio
1488 - 1576
Paulus Potter (1625 - 1654)
Paulus Potter
1625 - 1654
Jean Leclerc (1587 - 1633)
Jean Leclerc
1587 - 1633
Jan Brokoff (1652 - 1718)
Jan Brokoff
1652 - 1718
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