jan van noordt (1623 - 1681)
Jan van Noordt was a Dutch portrait painter of the Golden Age of Dutch painting. He is known for his paintings of historical and pastoral scenes as well as portraits, especially of children.
Jan van Nordt originally painted historical works for the free market: biblical and mythological scenes as well as scenes from popular plays of the time. In the late 1650s he began painting portraits by patronage, which allowed him to return to historical painting. During the 1660s his style moved from a dynamic elegance to a mature and rugged manner.
Jan van Noordt was a Dutch portrait painter of the Golden Age of Dutch painting. He is known for his paintings of historical and pastoral scenes as well as portraits, especially of children.
Jan van Nordt originally painted historical works for the free market: biblical and mythological scenes as well as scenes from popular plays of the time. In the late 1650s he began painting portraits by patronage, which allowed him to return to historical painting. During the 1660s his style moved from a dynamic elegance to a mature and rugged manner.
