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 Wynants (1631 - 1684)
Jan Wynants
1631 - 1684
Jacob Symonsz. Pynas (1592 - 1650)
Jacob Symonsz. Pynas
1592 - 1650
Pieter Oyens (1842 - 1894)
Pieter Oyens
1842 - 1894
Cornelius Krieghoff (1815 - 1872)
Cornelius Krieghoff
1815 - 1872
Johan Hendrik Louis Meijer (1809 - 1866)
Johan Hendrik Louis Meijer
1809 - 1866
Johanna Elisabeth (Betsy) Repelius (1848 - 1921)
Johanna Elisabeth (Betsy) Repelius
1848 - 1921
Jan van Noordt (1623 - 1681)
Jan van Noordt
1623 - 1681
Christina Alida van Heek-Blijdenstein (1823 - 1859)
Christina Alida van Heek-Blijdenstein
1823 - 1859
Abraham van der Wayen Pieterszen (1817 - 1880)
Abraham van der Wayen Pieterszen
1817 - 1880
Elisabeth Alida Haanen (1809 - 1845)
Elisabeth Alida Haanen
1809 - 1845
Kees van Bohemen (1928 - 1985)
Kees van Bohemen
1928 - 1985
Stijn Peeters (1957)
Stijn Peeters
1957
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (1632 - 1723)
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
1632 - 1723
Adam Willaerts (1577 - 1664)
Adam Willaerts
1577 - 1664
Petrus Johannes Schotel (1808 - 1865)
Petrus Johannes Schotel
1808 - 1865
Jan Bedijs Tom (1813 - 1894)
Jan Bedijs Tom
1813 - 1894

Creators Baroque

Johann Lingelbach (1622 - 1674)
Johann Lingelbach
1622 - 1674
Pieter van Lint (1609 - 1690)
Pieter van Lint
1609 - 1690
Claude Mellan (1598 - 1688)
Claude Mellan
1598 - 1688
Simon Vouet (1590 - 1649)
Simon Vouet
1590 - 1649
Paulus Janszoon Moreelse (1571 - 1638)
Paulus Janszoon Moreelse
1571 - 1638
Charles Brias (1798 - 1884)
Charles Brias
1798 - 1884
Jeremiah Davison (1695 - 1745)
Jeremiah Davison
1695 - 1745
 Giorgione (1477 - 1510)
Giorgione
1477 - 1510
Wilhelm von Bemmel (1630 - 1708)
Wilhelm von Bemmel
1630 - 1708
Giovanni Volpato (1735 - 1803)
Giovanni Volpato
1735 - 1803
Bernardo Schiaffino (1678 - 1725)
Bernardo Schiaffino
1678 - 1725
Giovanna Fratellini (1666 - 1731)
Giovanna Fratellini
1666 - 1731
Pietro Lorenzetti (1280 - 1348)
Pietro Lorenzetti
1280 - 1348
Jean-Baptiste Baillon III (1715 - 1772)
Jean-Baptiste Baillon III
1715 - 1772
Lucas van Falkenborch (1535 - 1597)
Lucas van Falkenborch
1535 - 1597
Hendrik Carré (1656 - 1721)
Hendrik Carré
1656 - 1721
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