Jan Griffier II Zadejte
pocit, ne
i galerie
Vyberte si náladu a místnost vám odpoví — světlo se ochlazuje či zahřívá, rytmus vzduchu se mění a z temnoty vystupují pouze ta díla, která v sobě tento pocit nesou. Vše ostatní ustupuje do stínu.
Jan Griffier II
A Life Between Two Worlds Born in Amsterdam, Jan Griffier II carried the legacy of his father, Jan Griffier I, into the bustling streets of England. His life was shaped by the movement between the Dutch Republic and the English landscape, a transition that defined his place in the eighteenth century. While some accounts of his lineage have been clouded by the confusion of generations, he was the son of the elder Griffier and the younger
brother of Robert. He eventually made his home in London, settling in the prestigious area of Pall Mall, where his presence was felt within the artistic circles of the day. His existence was marked by a quiet influence on those who followed. He did not merely paint; he lived among the creators of his era, leaving a mark on the development of others, such as Christian August Lorentzen. His presence in London suggests a man who was deep…