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

Toos van Holstein (1949)
Toos van Holstein
1949
Jean Saint (1698 - 1769)
Jean Saint
1698 - 1769
Palamedes Palamedesz I (1605 - 1638)
Palamedes Palamedesz I
1605 - 1638
Jan van de Cappelle (1626 - 1679)
Jan van de Cappelle
1626 - 1679
Jan Verkolje (1650 - 1693)
Jan Verkolje
1650 - 1693
Jean-Baptiste Perronneau (1715 - 1783)
Jean-Baptiste Perronneau
1715 - 1783
Salomon de Bray (1597 - 1664)
Salomon de Bray
1597 - 1664
César Domela Nieuwenhuis (1900 - 1992)
César Domela Nieuwenhuis
1900 - 1992
Carel de Moor (1655 - 1738)
Carel de Moor
1655 - 1738
Isaac de Moucheron (1667 - 1744)
Isaac de Moucheron
1667 - 1744
Henk Peeters (1925 - 2013)
Henk Peeters
1925 - 2013
Jacobus Mancadan (1602 - 1680)
Jacobus Mancadan
1602 - 1680
Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck (1600 - 1662)
Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck
1600 - 1662
Jacoba van Heemskerck (1876 - 1923)
Jacoba van Heemskerck
1876 - 1923
Hieronymus van der Mij (1687 - 1761)
Hieronymus van der Mij
1687 - 1761
Klaas Gubbels (1934)
Klaas Gubbels
1934

Creators Baroque

Jean-Baptiste van Moerkercke (1623 - 1689)
Jean-Baptiste van Moerkercke
1623 - 1689
Petrus Christus (1410 - 1475)
Petrus Christus
1410 - 1475
Frans Pourbus I (1545 - 1581)
Frans Pourbus I
1545 - 1581
Guillaume Courtois (1628 - 1679)
Guillaume Courtois
1628 - 1679
Vaclav Vavrinets Rainer (1689 - 1743)
Vaclav Vavrinets Rainer
1689 - 1743
Joseph Schmutzer (1683 - 1740)
Joseph Schmutzer
1683 - 1740
Willem van Nieulandt II (1584 - 1635)
Willem van Nieulandt II
1584 - 1635
Johann Martin Metz (1717 - 1790)
Johann Martin Metz
1717 - 1790
Augustinus Terwesten I (1649 - 1711)
Augustinus Terwesten I
1649 - 1711
Alexander Keirinks (1600 - 1652)
Alexander Keirinks
1600 - 1652
Antonio Contri (XVII century - 1731)
Antonio Contri
XVII century - 1731
Giacomo Antonio Arland (1668 - 1743)
Giacomo Antonio Arland
1668 - 1743
Johann Peter Schwanthaler I (1720 - 1795)
Johann Peter Schwanthaler I
1720 - 1795
Giuseppe Santi (1761 - 1825)
Giuseppe Santi
1761 - 1825
Giuseppe Canale (1725 - 1802)
Giuseppe Canale
1725 - 1802
Ferdinand van Kessel II (1648 - 1696)
Ferdinand van Kessel II
1648 - 1696