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

Anthonie Palamedesz (1601 - 1673)
Anthonie Palamedesz
1601 - 1673
Karel Frans Philippeau (1825 - 1897)
Karel Frans Philippeau
1825 - 1897
Adam Pick (1621 - 1659)
Adam Pick
1621 - 1659
Carel de Moor (1655 - 1738)
Carel de Moor
1655 - 1738
Egbert van Heemskerсk III (1676 - 1744)
Egbert van Heemskerсk III
1676 - 1744
Hieronymus Bosch (1450 - 1516)
Hieronymus Bosch
1450 - 1516
Cornelis Kruseman (1797 - 1857)
Cornelis Kruseman
1797 - 1857
Martinus Nellius (1621 - 1719)
Martinus Nellius
1621 - 1719
Jacob Symonsz. Pynas (1592 - 1650)
Jacob Symonsz. Pynas
1592 - 1650
Gabriël Grupello (1644 - 1730)
Gabriël Grupello
1644 - 1730
Willem Van Odekerken (1610 - 1677)
Willem Van Odekerken
1610 - 1677
Adriaen van Nieulandt (1587 - 1658)
Adriaen van Nieulandt
1587 - 1658
Hendrikus van de Sande Bakhuyzen (1795 - 1860)
Hendrikus van de Sande Bakhuyzen
1795 - 1860
Jan Tengnagel (1584 - 1635)
Jan Tengnagel
1584 - 1635
Mart Stam (1899 - 1986)
Mart Stam
1899 - 1986
Roelof Jansz van Vries (1631 - 1701)
Roelof Jansz van Vries
1631 - 1701

Creators Baroque

Cornelis Dusart (1660 - 1704)
Cornelis Dusart
1660 - 1704
Pieter Jansz. Quast (1606 - 1647)
Pieter Jansz. Quast
1606 - 1647
Carel Fabritius (1622 - 1654)
Carel Fabritius
1622 - 1654
Lorenzo Pasinelli (1629 - 1700)
Lorenzo Pasinelli
1629 - 1700
Jan van de Cappelle (1626 - 1679)
Jan van de Cappelle
1626 - 1679
Joseph Werner (1637 - 1710)
Joseph Werner
1637 - 1710
Karl Wilhelm de Hamilton (1668 - 1754)
Karl Wilhelm de Hamilton
1668 - 1754
Pedro de Raxis (1555 - 1626)
Pedro de Raxis
1555 - 1626
Alvise Vivarini (1446 - 1502)
Alvise Vivarini
1446 - 1502
Pieter Hardimé (1677 - 1748)
Pieter Hardimé
1677 - 1748
Dirck de Quade van Ravesteyn (1566 - 1619)
Dirck de Quade van Ravesteyn
1566 - 1619
Willem van de Velde II (1633 - 1707)
Willem van de Velde II
1633 - 1707
Cornelis Visscher (1629 - 1658)
Cornelis Visscher
1629 - 1658
François Girardon (1628 - 1715)
François Girardon
1628 - 1715
Ignaz Franz Platzer (1717 - 1787)
Ignaz Franz Platzer
1717 - 1787
Pierre Le Gros (1629 - 1714)
Pierre Le Gros
1629 - 1714
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