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"Herengracht, Amsterdam", Jan Wijnants
Collection: Cleveland Originals
This painting is the first depiction of Amsterdam in which a canal is given prominence. Flanked by picturesque, tree-lined avenues and exquisite mansions, the Herengracht (Gentleman's Canal) was one of Amsterdam's most important waterways. The precision with which Jan Wijnants portrayed the topography of the city enables the viewer to witness the development of this location. To the left of the canal, Wijnants depicted a lumber yard, on which, in 1662, the architect Philip Vingoboons built four houses for the merchant Jacob Cromhout. Furthermore, soon after Wijanants completed this painting the canal was expanded. Artist Bio: Jan Jansz Wijnants (1632 – 1684) Dutch Landscape Painter Jan Jansz Wijnants, also known as Jan Wijnants, was a prominent Dutch landscape painter. Early Life and Influences The son of art dealer Jan Wijnants (documented in the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke in 1642), the younger Wijnants is documented in Haarlem until his move to Amsterdam around 1660. However, a document suggests he may have spent time in Rotterdam during 1653, where painters Ludolf de Jongh and Adam Pynacker were active. Early influences likely included Dirck Wijntrack (known for wildfowl paintings) who may have collaborated with Wijnants during the 1650s. Artistic Development While some early paintings were attributed to Wijnants by Hofstede de Groot (dated 1643-1652), most are now assigned to a later period or other artists. Wijnants likely began painting around 1650, with the signed "Cottage" (1654, untraced) considered one of his earliest dated works. This piece, co-signed by Wijntrack, showcases the artist's early focus on brick farm buildings and cottages as a prominent compositional element, with Wijntrack contributing the foreground birds. A similar focus on buildings is seen in the slightly later "Peasant Cottage" (Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum). By 1659, Wijnants was back in Haarlem. Paintings from this period, like "Landscape with a Dead Tree and a Peasant Driving a Sheep along a Road" (1659, London, National Gallery), show buildings becoming smaller and relegated to the middle ground. The stark tree trunk motif, influenced by Jacob van Ruisdael, became a recurring element in Wijnants's later works. Amsterdam and Later Career Wijnants moved to Amsterdam in December 1660 and married Catharina van der Veer. He remained there for the rest of his life, supplementing his income with an inn (as he often faced financial difficulties). He was buried in the Leidsekerk graveyard. Wijnants's later paintings primarily focused on landscapes, especially those featuring dunescapes inspired by the broad sand dunes near Haarlem. He followed the tradition of dune painting established by artists like Pieter de Molijn, Philips Wouwerman, and van Ruisdael. A good example of his early 1660s work is "Landscape with Cattle" (1661, London, Wallace Collection). The painting utilizes receding trees and meandering paths to create depth in the left half, with sunlight highlighting the sand tones. The right half contrasts with a dense cluster of trees reminiscent of van Ruisdael's mid-1650s forest paintings. The staffage figures are likely not by Wijnants and may be attributed to Adriaen van de Velde (though their exact relationship remains unclear). The mid-1660s also saw Wijnants create some of his best Italianate landscapes, like the untraced "Angler" (1665). However, he never traveled to Italy, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact timeframe for his Italianate works. Later Works and Legacy Wijnants's later paintings often feature a prominent blasted elm or oak tree dominating the foreground. Examples include "Hawking Party with a Falconer" (1666, private collection) and the somewhat later "Landscape with Two Dead Trees" (London, National Gallery). These later works also commonly include stylized foliage and fallen tree trunks, suggesting influences from van Ruisdael, Pynacker, and Otto Marseus van Schrieck (all working in Amsterdam from around 1660). Wijnants's paintings were highly sought after by 18th-century English collectors with a passion for Dutch landscapes. His work also influenced 18th- and 19th-century artists, including François Boucher, Thomas Gainsborough, and John Crome. The popularity of his later works, with their decorative blue tonality, may have been due to a preference for a wider color palette compared to the earlier "tonal phase" Dutch landscapes. Art Market and Recognition Wijnants's paintings have been sold at auction for varying prices depending on size and medium, ranging from $175 USD to $1,815,000 USD. The record price for his work is $1,815,000 USD for "Wooded Evening Landscape with a Hunter and His Dogs..." sold at Sotheby's New York in 2018. Wijnants's contributions to the art world have been acknowledged by various publications, including ArtDaily, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and Tate Etc. The most recent article mentioning him is "Christie's to Offer One of the Most Important Groups of Italian Renaissance Works Still in Private Hands" featured on ArtDaily in June 2022.
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Taxon: 2
- technique : oil on canvas
- culture : Netherlands, 17th century
- creation date : 1661
- artist: Jan Wijnants
- px: 5500 x 4500
NFTokenID: 00081770DB35F371D4D6B9E351DA0CF20D4EBF5F49F78DB9DD3B465B042C1EBE
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This painting is the first depiction of Amsterdam in which a canal is given prominence. Flanked by picturesque, tree-lined avenues and exquisite mansions, the Herengracht (Gentleman's Canal) was one of Amsterdam's most important waterways. The precision with which Jan Wijnants portrayed the topography of the city enables the viewer to witness the development of this location. To the left of the canal, Wijnants depicted a lumber yard, on which, in 1662, the architect Philip Vingoboons built four houses for the merchant Jacob Cromhout. Furthermore, soon after Wijanants completed this painting the canal was expanded. Artist Bio: Jan Jansz Wijnants (1632 – 1684) Dutch Landscape Painter Jan Jansz Wijnants, also known as Jan Wijnants, was a prominent Dutch landscape painter. Early Life and Influences The son of art dealer Jan Wijnants (documented in the Haarlem Guild of St. Luke in 1642), the younger Wijnants is documented in Haarlem until his move to Amsterdam around 1660. However, a document suggests he may have spent time in Rotterdam during 1653, where painters Ludolf de Jongh and Adam Pynacker were active. Early influences likely included Dirck Wijntrack (known for wildfowl paintings) who may have collaborated with Wijnants during the 1650s. Artistic Development While some early paintings were attributed to Wijnants by Hofstede de Groot (dated 1643-1652), most are now assigned to a later period or other artists. Wijnants likely began painting around 1650, with the signed "Cottage" (1654, untraced) considered one of his earliest dated works. This piece, co-signed by Wijntrack, showcases the artist's early focus on brick farm buildings and cottages as a prominent compositional element, with Wijntrack contributing the foreground birds. A similar focus on buildings is seen in the slightly later "Peasant Cottage" (Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum). By 1659, Wijnants was back in Haarlem. Paintings from this period, like "Landscape with a Dead Tree and a Peasant Driving a Sheep along a Road" (1659, London, National Gallery), show buildings becoming smaller and relegated to the middle ground. The stark tree trunk motif, influenced by Jacob van Ruisdael, became a recurring element in Wijnants's later works. Amsterdam and Later Career Wijnants moved to Amsterdam in December 1660 and married Catharina van der Veer. He remained there for the rest of his life, supplementing his income with an inn (as he often faced financial difficulties). He was buried in the Leidsekerk graveyard. Wijnants's later paintings primarily focused on landscapes, especially those featuring dunescapes inspired by the broad sand dunes near Haarlem. He followed the tradition of dune painting established by artists like Pieter de Molijn, Philips Wouwerman, and van Ruisdael. A good example of his early 1660s work is "Landscape with Cattle" (1661, London, Wallace Collection). The painting utilizes receding trees and meandering paths to create depth in the left half, with sunlight highlighting the sand tones. The right half contrasts with a dense cluster of trees reminiscent of van Ruisdael's mid-1650s forest paintings. The staffage figures are likely not by Wijnants and may be attributed to Adriaen van de Velde (though their exact relationship remains unclear). The mid-1660s also saw Wijnants create some of his best Italianate landscapes, like the untraced "Angler" (1665). However, he never traveled to Italy, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact timeframe for his Italianate works. Later Works and Legacy Wijnants's later paintings often feature a prominent blasted elm or oak tree dominating the foreground. Examples include "Hawking Party with a Falconer" (1666, private collection) and the somewhat later "Landscape with Two Dead Trees" (London, National Gallery). These later works also commonly include stylized foliage and fallen tree trunks, suggesting influences from van Ruisdael, Pynacker, and Otto Marseus van Schrieck (all working in Amsterdam from around 1660). Wijnants's paintings were highly sought after by 18th-century English collectors with a passion for Dutch landscapes. His work also influenced 18th- and 19th-century artists, including François Boucher, Thomas Gainsborough, and John Crome. The popularity of his later works, with their decorative blue tonality, may have been due to a preference for a wider color palette compared to the earlier "tonal phase" Dutch landscapes. Art Market and Recognition Wijnants's paintings have been sold at auction for varying prices depending on size and medium, ranging from $175 USD to $1,815,000 USD. The record price for his work is $1,815,000 USD for "Wooded Evening Landscape with a Hunter and His Dogs..." sold at Sotheby's New York in 2018. Wijnants's contributions to the art world have been acknowledged by various publications, including ArtDaily, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and Tate Etc. The most recent article mentioning him is "Christie's to Offer One of the Most Important Groups of Italian Renaissance Works Still in Private Hands" featured on ArtDaily in June 2022.
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