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De 2 mest berømte Jan Griffier II-malerier, en galleriselektion

Opdateret november 2026 · rangeret efter vores popularitetsscore (søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk) · 2 værker af Jan Griffier II i vores katalog

Kort sagt

Af alle de originale værker, som Jan Griffier II efterlod, er det mest berømte River Landscape (1743), som er en del af samlingen på Nationalmuseum i Stockholm. Vores katalog indeholder 2 værker af Jan Griffier II; galleriet har bevaret de 2 værker, som verden beundrer mest, hver vist med sin dato, sit museum og sin historie.

1688 – 1750, Amsterdam Flest værker: Nationalmuseum

Jan Griffier IIs top 10 malerier: galleriets udvalg

De museer, der udstiller Jan Griffier IIs originalværker

De 2 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

Museum By Værker af Jan Griffier II Malerier fra denne liste
Nationalmuseum, StockholmNationalmuseum Stockholm 1 River Landscape
Anglesey AbbeyAnglesey Abbey 1 View of Windsor Castle from the north

Jan Griffier II år for år: de originale værker, der definerer hvert år

Knap et årti, fra 1735 til 1743, gav verden hvert eneste daterede Jan Griffier II originalværk i dette udvalg: her er de, år for år.

Værker per år

Vælg et årstal for at se de originale værker.

Samleres spørgsmål om Jan Griffier IIs malerier

Hvilket værk er Jan Griffier II mest kendt for?Vis svaret

River Landscape (1743)

Hvor gammel var Jan Griffier II, da River Landscape blev skabt?Vis svaret

55 år gammel: River Landscape er fra 1743, og Jan Griffier II blev født i 1688.

Hvor mange malerier efterlod Jan Griffier II?Vis svaret

Vores katalog indeholder 2 værker af Jan Griffier II, dateret fra 1735 til 1743.

I hvilke museer udstilles Jan Griffier II's mesterværker?Vis svaret

Primært i Nationalmuseum (Stockholm) og Anglesey Abbey. Museumslisten ovenfor viser dem alle.

Hvad er de første og de sidste berømte originaler af Jan Griffier II?Vis svaret

På denne side er det tidligste View of Windsor Castle from the north (1735) og det seneste River Landscape (1743).

Jan Griffier II: liv og værk

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 deeply integrated into the social and creative fabric of the city, moving through its streets as a painter of significant standing.

The Craft of the Landscape

The work of Jan Griffier II was rooted in the observation of the natural world and the architectural grandeur of his adopted home. His brush captured the essence of the English terrain, seeking to translate the physical reality of the land into a visual language. His skill was such that his depictions of significant locations, like Windsor Castle, remain part of the historical record of English art.

His technical approach involved:

  • The depiction of topographical views from specific vantage points.
  • A focus on the relationship between architecture and the surrounding environment.
  • The translation of light and shadow across the English countryside.

A Legacy in London

As the years passed, Griffier became a fixture of the London art scene. He lived through a period of significant change, maintaining his practice as a painter until his death in London. His life reflects the movement of talent across the sea, contributing to the visual history of England through his specific eye for the landscape. He remains a figure of interest for those studying the lineage of Dutch-influenced painting in the British Isles.