1864 - 1901

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  • Also known as:
    • Jan de Jong (1864-1901)
    • Johannes de Jong
    • Johannes de Jong (1864-1901)
    • Jan de
  • Nationality: Netherlands
  • Museums on this site:
    • Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
    • Museum Rotterdam
  • Born: 1864, Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • Top 3 works:
    • The Barracks at the Oostplein in Rotterdam
    • Naked Figure (Boy) in a Forest
    • cityscape at Vierleeuwenbrug
  • Color intensity: monochromatic
  • Lifespan: 37 years

A Life in Rotterdam

Born in Rotterdam on 31 December 1864, Jan de Jong lived a life closely tied to the pulse of the Dutch city. Known also as Johannes de Jong, he spent his formative years and his final days within the same urban landscape. His presence in the visual arts was marked by a quiet dedication to his craft, working through the late nineteenth century until his death in Rotterdam on 28 May 1901.

His work was a reflection of the era's technical possibilities, utilizing various mediums to capture the world around him. He was a painter who moved between different materials, showing a versatility that allowed him to express himself through:

The Hand of the Artist

The pieces left behind by de Jong reveal a man comfortable with the tactile nature of his tools. Whether working on canvas or paper, his approach was grounded in the physical reality of his chosen mediums. His output included a variety of works that have since been catalogued by collectors and auction houses, reflecting a steady hand and a commitment to the visual arts.

His technical range allowed him to experiment with the fluidity of watercolor and the opacity of gouache, alongside the traditional weight of oil on canvas. This ability to shift between the delicate and the substantial suggests a painter who understood how light and texture could change the mood of a scene. Though his life was cut short, the works he completed remain as direct records of his skill and his time in the Netherlands.

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Kort quiz

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In which city was Jan de Jong born?
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What was Jan de Jong's nationality?
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In which year did Jan de Jong die?
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Which of these techniques was used by the artist?
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What was the artist's full name according to some sources?