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

Jan Hermann Barend Koekkoek (1840 - 1912)
Jan Hermann Barend Koekkoek
1840 - 1912
Jan van Goyen (1596 - 1656)
Jan van Goyen
1596 - 1656
William Gowe Ferguson (1632 - 1695)
William Gowe Ferguson
1632 - 1695
Ferdinand van Kessel II (1648 - 1696)
Ferdinand van Kessel II
1648 - 1696
Pieter Frederik van Os (1808 - 1892)
Pieter Frederik van Os
1808 - 1892
Govert (Govaert) Flinck (1615 - 1660)
Govert (Govaert) Flinck
1615 - 1660
Johan (Jan) Thorn Prikker (1868 - 1932)
Johan (Jan) Thorn Prikker
1868 - 1932
Justus Danckerts I (1635 - 1701)
Justus Danckerts I
1635 - 1701
Esaias van de Velde (1587 - 1630)
Esaias van de Velde
1587 - 1630
Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt (1566 - 1641)
Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
1566 - 1641
Constant Anton Nieuwenhuys (1920 - 2005)
Constant Anton Nieuwenhuys
1920 - 2005
PINK De Thierry (1943)
PINK De Thierry
1943
Egbert van Heemskerck I (1610 - 1680)
Egbert van Heemskerck I
1610 - 1680
Eduard Salomon Frankfort (1864 - 1920)
Eduard Salomon Frankfort
1864 - 1920
Johannes van der Bent (1650 - 1690)
Johannes van der Bent
1650 - 1690
César Domela Nieuwenhuis (1900 - 1992)
César Domela Nieuwenhuis
1900 - 1992

Creators Baroque

Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues (1533 - 1588)
Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues
1533 - 1588
Pietro Scalvini (1718 - 1792)
Pietro Scalvini
1718 - 1792
Giovan Montini (1613 - 1673)
Giovan Montini
1613 - 1673
Pietro Paolo Bonzi (1573 - 1636)
Pietro Paolo Bonzi
1573 - 1636
Jacob Levecq (1634 - 1675)
Jacob Levecq
1634 - 1675
Willem Jacobsz. Delff (1580 - 1638)
Willem Jacobsz. Delff
1580 - 1638
Jasper Geeraerts (1620 - 1654)
Jasper Geeraerts
1620 - 1654
Luciano Borzone (1590 - 1645)
Luciano Borzone
1590 - 1645
Hendrick Goudt (1583 - 1648)
Hendrick Goudt
1583 - 1648
Martino Altomonte (1657 - 1745)
Martino Altomonte
1657 - 1745
Simon de Vlieger (1601 - 1653)
Simon de Vlieger
1601 - 1653
Carlo Saraceni (1579 - 1620)
Carlo Saraceni
1579 - 1620
Moyses van Uyttenbroeck (1600 - 1646)
Moyses van Uyttenbroeck
1600 - 1646
Tommaso Redi (1665 - 1726)
Tommaso Redi
1665 - 1726
Emanuel De Witte (1617 - 1692)
Emanuel De Witte
1617 - 1692
Girolamo Campagna (1549 - 1625)
Girolamo Campagna
1549 - 1625
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