Jan Zoetelief Tromp (1872 – 1947): A Painter of Dutch Landscapes and Childhood Innocence Johannes Tromp, born December 13th, 1872, in Jakarta (then Batavia), descended from a lineage steeped in legal tradition—a family predominantly comprised of lawyers and civil servants. He was the eldest son among seven children: five boys and two girls, shaping his formative years amidst a household valuing intellect and responsibility. From an ea…