Jan van Goyen

Dutch painter known for landscape paintings

Jan van Goyen - Dutch painter known for landscape paintings
Born

January 13th, 1596
429 years ago

Died

April 27th, 1656
368 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Netherlands

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Active during the Dutch Golden Age, this painter specialized in landscape paintings characterized by their serene compositions and atmospheric effects. Van Goyen's works often featured rivers, windmills, and rural scenes, reflecting the beauty of the Dutch countryside. He contributed to the development of Dutch landscape painting and was influential among his contemporaries. His technique involved the use of a restricted palette to create a sense of harmony in his pieces. Besides painting, van Goyen worked as an illustrator, creating works for books and other publications.

Created over 1,500 paintings

Developed a signature tonal palette

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