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Edition 2026 · 4 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Lambertus Johannes Hansen · 1803 – 1859

Old Dutch interior, 1830, Lambertus Johannes Hansen

1830 · Teylers Museum, Haren

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Color Palette: Dark

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Lambertus Johannes Hansen: Cathedral in Burgos, with the Escalera de la Coroneria

1851 · Rijksmuseum Twenthe, Enschede · original 81.7 x 65.1cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Portrait of a Dutch naval officer by Lambertus Johannes Hansen, 1850

1850 · Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Amsterdam · original 62.0 x 52.0cm

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Woman Selling Vegetables, Lambertus Johannes Hansen, 1825 - 1845 by Lambertus Johannes Hansen

1845 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 59 x 51 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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The artist

Lambertus Johannes Hansen

1803 – 1859

Quick facts

Art period19th Century
Top 3 worksOld Dutch interior, Cathedral in Burgos, with the Escalera de la Coroneria, Portrait of a Dutch naval officer
Color intensitybalanced
Museums on APSRijksmuseum, Teylers Museum, Rijksmuseum Twenthe, Het Scheepvaartmuseum
Died1859
Born1803, Staphorst, Netherlands

Biography

Lambertus Johannes Hansen: A Life Dedicated to Interior Light

Early Life and Education

Born: August 12, 1803, in Staphorst, Netherlands.
Died: April 21, 1859, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Lambertus Johannes Hansen came from an artistic family; his father was the cityscape painter Carel Lodewijk Hansen. This familial connection undoubtedly played a role in nurturing his early interest in art.
He received extensive training under several prominent Dutch artists, including his father, Jean Augustin Daiwaille, Charles Howard Hodges, Jan Hulswit, Pieter Barbiers IV, and Jan Willem Pieneman. This diverse education shaped his artistic sensibilities and technical skills.

Artistic Development and Style

Hansen specialized in painting interiors, particularly focusing on doorways and the interplay of light within domestic spaces.
His work is strongly reminiscent of Pieter de Hooch, a 17th-century master known for his meticulously rendered interior scenes. Hansen skillfully captured similar qualities of realism, atmosphere, and everyday life.
He became adept at depicting “incident light,” the way natural light falls upon objects within a room, creating subtle shadows and highlights that add depth and realism to his paintings.

Major Achievements and Recognition

Hansen achieved recognition for his talent early in his career, winning several prizes at both the Royal Academy of Art in Amsterdam and the Society Felix Meritis.
In 1832, he received a silver medal for his painting of a nude model, demonstrating his proficiency in figure drawing.
In 1833, he was elected as a fellow member of the Amsterdam Academy and subsequently became a teacher at the institution. He later mentored Hendrik Jacobus Scholten.

Personal Life and Later Years

In 1834, Hansen married Cornelia Helena Anna Christiani. Tragically, she passed away in 1842 after giving birth to three sons.
He remarried on April 5, 1847, to Geertruij Meeltj Stijnis.
Following his death on September 6, 1859, a sale of his estate included paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries alongside his own works, drawings, prints, furniture, and other possessions.

Historical Significance and Legacy

Lambertus Johannes Hansen occupies a significant place in 19th-century Dutch painting. His dedication to depicting realistic interiors and his mastery of light contributed to the continuation of traditions established by earlier Dutch masters.
While not as widely celebrated as some of his predecessors, Hansen’s work offers valuable insights into domestic life and artistic practices during his time.
His paintings provide a glimpse into the interiors and everyday scenes of 19th-century Dutch society, preserving a visual record of the period for future generations.

Questions & Answers

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By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026

Collector's quiz

Lambertus Johannes Hansen was particularly known for painting what type of scenes?
Which artist significantly influenced Hansen's style, particularly in his depiction of domestic life?
Hansen received formal training under a number of artists. Which of the following was *not* one of his teachers?
In what year did Lambertus Johannes Hansen win a silver medal for his painting of a nude model?
After the death of his first wife, Cornelia Helena Anna Christiani, how many sons did Hansen have?

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