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Jan de Jong
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 t
he 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: Oil painting Watercolor Gouache 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…