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 Mandijn (1500 - 1560)
Jan Mandijn
1500 - 1560
Theodoor Van Thulden (1606 - 1669)
Theodoor Van Thulden
1606 - 1669
Maurits Leon (1838 - 1865)
Maurits Leon
1838 - 1865
Maria Vos (1824 - 1906)
Maria Vos
1824 - 1906
Jacob Adriaensz Backer (1608 - 1651)
Jacob Adriaensz Backer
1608 - 1651
Jan van Bunnik (1654 - 1727)
Jan van Bunnik
1654 - 1727
Dirck Jacobsz (1497 - 1567)
Dirck Jacobsz
1497 - 1567
Gabriel Metsu (1629 - 1667)
Gabriel Metsu
1629 - 1667
Louis Busmann (1944 - 2014)
Louis Busmann
1944 - 2014
Joris Ponse (1723 - 1783)
Joris Ponse
1723 - 1783
Bernard (Ben) Essers (1893 - 1945)
Bernard (Ben) Essers
1893 - 1945
Meindert Hobbema (1638 - 1709)
Meindert Hobbema
1638 - 1709
Hans De Jode (1630 - 1663)
Hans De Jode
1630 - 1663
Casper Casteleyn (1625 - 1661)
Casper Casteleyn
1625 - 1661
Willem Carel Nakken (1835 - 1926)
Willem Carel Nakken
1835 - 1926
Dirck Verhaert (1610 - 1675)
Dirck Verhaert
1610 - 1675

Creators Baroque

Heyman Dullaert (1636 - 1684)
Heyman Dullaert
1636 - 1684
Maria Giovanna Clementi (1692 - 1761)
Maria Giovanna Clementi
1692 - 1761
Michiel Carree (1657 - 1727)
Michiel Carree
1657 - 1727
Jacques Gamelin (1738 - 1803)
Jacques Gamelin
1738 - 1803
Johann Benjamin Thomae (1682 - 1751)
Johann Benjamin Thomae
1682 - 1751
Enrico Albrici (1714 - 1773)
Enrico Albrici
1714 - 1773
Giovanni Lanfranco (1582 - 1647)
Giovanni Lanfranco
1582 - 1647
Camillo Berlinghieri (1590 - 1635)
Camillo Berlinghieri
1590 - 1635
Girolamo Scaglia (1620 - 1686)
Girolamo Scaglia
1620 - 1686
Bonifacio Veronese (1487 - 1553)
Bonifacio Veronese
1487 - 1553
Antonio Contri (XVII century - 1731)
Antonio Contri
XVII century - 1731
Anton Goubau (1616 - 1698)
Anton Goubau
1616 - 1698
Hans Jordaens I (1555 - 1630)
Hans Jordaens I
1555 - 1630
Filippo Lippi (1406 - 1469)
Filippo Lippi
1406 - 1469
Giuseppe Vicenzino (1662 - 1700)
Giuseppe Vicenzino
1662 - 1700
Giovanni Battista Ruoppolo (1629 - 1693)
Giovanni Battista Ruoppolo
1629 - 1693