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

Petrus van Schendel (1806 - 1870)
Petrus van Schendel
1806 - 1870
Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890)
Vincent van Gogh
1853 - 1890
Karel Appel (1921 - 2006)
Karel Appel
1921 - 2006
Jacob Van Velsen (1597 - 1656)
Jacob Van Velsen
1597 - 1656
Maarten Krabbé (1908 - 2005)
Maarten Krabbé
1908 - 2005
Abraham van Strij (1753 - 1826)
Abraham van Strij
1753 - 1826
Petrus Franciscus Greive (1811 - 1872)
Petrus Franciscus Greive
1811 - 1872
Lucien Armand den Arend (1943)
Lucien Armand den Arend
1943
Piet Mondrian (1872 - 1944)
Piet Mondrian
1872 - 1944
Wilhelm von Bemmel (1630 - 1708)
Wilhelm von Bemmel
1630 - 1708
Luc Leestemaker (1957 - 2012)
Luc Leestemaker
1957 - 2012
Helmert Richard van der Flier (1827 - 1899)
Helmert Richard van der Flier
1827 - 1899
Joost Baljeu (1925 - 1991)
Joost Baljeu
1925 - 1991
Anton Sminck Pitloo (1790 - 1837)
Anton Sminck Pitloo
1790 - 1837
Gillis Smak Gregoor (1770 - 1843)
Gillis Smak Gregoor
1770 - 1843
Hendrik Pothoven (1725 - 1807)
Hendrik Pothoven
1725 - 1807

Creators Baroque

Gerhard Ludvig Lahde (1765 - 1833)
Gerhard Ludvig Lahde
1765 - 1833
Paolo Veronese (1528 - 1588)
Paolo Veronese
1528 - 1588
Nicolas Coustou (1658 - 1733)
Nicolas Coustou
1658 - 1733
Carlo Fontana (1638 - 1714)
Carlo Fontana
1638 - 1714
Francisco Salzillo (1707 - 1783)
Francisco Salzillo
1707 - 1783
Pieter Claesz (1597 - 1661)
Pieter Claesz
1597 - 1661
Pietro Paolo Bonzi (1573 - 1636)
Pietro Paolo Bonzi
1573 - 1636
Jean-Baptiste van Moerkercke (1623 - 1689)
Jean-Baptiste van Moerkercke
1623 - 1689
Meinrad Guggenbichler (1649 - 1723)
Meinrad Guggenbichler
1649 - 1723
Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen (1664 - 1730)
Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen
1664 - 1730
Matthias Grünewald (1470 - 1528)
Matthias Grünewald
1470 - 1528
Domenico Maria Fratta (1696 - 1763)
Domenico Maria Fratta
1696 - 1763
Francisco Bayeu y Subias (1734 - 1795)
Francisco Bayeu y Subias
1734 - 1795
Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 - 1564)
Michelangelo Buonarroti
1475 - 1564
Jan Pieter van Baurscheit (1669 - 1728)
Jan Pieter van Baurscheit
1669 - 1728
Louis de Caullery (1580 - 1621)
Louis de Caullery
1580 - 1621
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