Jacob van Huchtenburg

1645 - 1675

Essentials

  • Art period: Early Modern
  • Top-ranked work: Scene Before a Roman Ruin
  • Lifespan: 30 years
  • Works on this site: 3
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Top 3 works:
    • Scene Before a Roman Ruin
    • Italian Scenery with Cattle

The Life and Training of Jacob van Huchtenburg

Jacob van Huchtenburg was a Dutch Golden Age painter born in Haarlem. He studied under Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem and later traveled to Italy, remaining in Rome until 1667. During his journey back to Holland, he spent more than a year in Paris. In 1669, he joined the Haarlem artists' guild. He eventually became well-to-do and lived on Prinsengracht, and his works are sometimes confounded with those of his brother, Jan.

His documented works include:

  • Stag-Hunt (1674), located in the Museum of Berlin
  • Fight with Robbers (1674), located in the Liechtenstein Museum at Vienna

Questions & Answers

How many artworks by Jacob van Huchtenburg are available to browse?

You can browse 3 artworks by Jacob van Huchtenburg on the All Artworks page.

Where can I see Jacob van Huchtenburg's artworks in chronological order?

The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Jacob van Huchtenburg's works ordered by date, year by year.

What are the birth city and country of Jacob van Huchtenburg?

Jacob van Huchtenburg was born in Haarlem, in Netherlands.

Can I study Jacob van Huchtenburg's use of color across all works?

The Palette Genome of Jacob van Huchtenburg is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
In which city did Jacob van Huchtenburg die?
Question 2:
Under which artist did Jacob van Huchtenburg study?
Question 3:
In 1662, where did Jacob van Huchtenburg go to stay until 1667?
Question 4:
Which artist's style did Jan van Huchtenburg's style merge into?
Question 5:
Which museum contains the work 'Stag-Hunt' executed by Huchtenburg in 1674?