Cornelis Springer (1817–1891): A Dutch Master of Cityscapes & Intimate Reflections Cornelis Springer, born in Amsterdam on May 25th, 1817, was a pivotal figure in the landscape painting tradition of the Netherlands during the Romantic era. His artistic journey began under the tutelage of influential painters like Hendrik Gerrit ten Cate and Kasparus Karsen, fostering a meticulous approach to observation and rendering detail—a hallmark that would define his distinctive style. Early Influences: Springer’s father, Willem Springer, was a carpenter and architect, instilling in him an apprecia…