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The 4 Most Famous Johan Bokhorst Paintings, a Gallery Selection
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 6 works by Johan Bokhorst in our catalogue
In short
Of all the originals Johan Bokhorst left, the most famous is Linen roll with putti (whites). (1890), in the collection of the Museum De Waag, Deventer. Close behind it come A Festoon of Fruit (1904) and Decorative Band with Grapevines and Grapes with a Staff with a Bow in the Middle (1909). Our catalog holds 6 works by Johan Bokhorst; the gallery has kept the 4 the world admires most, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
1865 – 1942, Deventer
Most works: Museum De Waag
Johan Bokhorst's top 10 paintings: the gallery's choice
The museums that keep Johan Bokhorst's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Johan Bokhorst | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museum De Waag |
Deventer | 4 | Linen roll with putti (whites)., A Festoon of Fruit, Decorative Band with Grapevines and Grapes with a Staff with a Bow in the Middle |
Johan Bokhorst year by year: the originals that define each
From 1890 to 1909, Johan Bokhorst worked for 20 years: the selection follows that long career year by year, through its finest originals.
Works per year
Pick a year to see its originals.
1909
Decorative Band with Grapevines and Grapes with a Staff with a Bow in the Middle
Age 44
2 works this year
More from 1909
Collectors' questions about Johan Bokhorst's paintings
Which work is Johan Bokhorst most famous for?Reveal the answer
Linen roll with putti (whites). (1890), Museum De Waag, Deventer. A Festoon of Fruit (1904) and Decorative Band with Grapevines and Grapes with a Staff with a Bow in the Middle (1909) come next.
What age was Johan Bokhorst when Linen roll with putti (whites). was made?Reveal the answer
25 years old: Linen roll with putti (whites). dates from 1890, and Johan Bokhorst was born in 1865.
How many paintings did Johan Bokhorst leave?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 6 works by Johan Bokhorst, dated from 1890 to 1909.
In which museums do Johan Bokhorst's masterpieces hang?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Museum De Waag (Deventer). The museum table above lists them all.
In which years did Johan Bokhorst paint the most famous works?Reveal the answer
In 1909: 2 of the 4 works on this page were made then, Decorative Band with Grapevines and Grapes with a Staff with a Bow in the Middle among them.
What are the first and the last famous originals of Johan Bokhorst?Reveal the answer
On this page, the earliest is Linen roll with putti (whites). (1890) and the latest Decorative Band with Grapevines and Grapes with a Staff with a Bow in the Middle (1909).
Which Johan Bokhorst works hang at the Museum De Waag?Reveal the answer
Linen roll with putti (whites)., A Festoon of Fruit and Decorative Band with Grapevines and Grapes with a Staff with a Bow in the Middle: the Museum De Waag, Deventer holds 4 of the works on this page.
Johan Bokhorst: life and work
A Life Rooted in Deventer
Johan Bokhorst was a man deeply connected to the soil and spirit of Deventer, Netherlands. Born in 1865, he belonged to a lineage of painters from this same city, a family of creators who understood the weight of tradition. His life was spent within these familiar streets, from his birth until his passing in 1942. He was a man of many hands, working as a painter, a decorator, and a designer. His work was not confined to a single medium; he moved between the delicate touch of watercolors and the structured precision of drawings. He also applied his vision to art industry products, blending the fine arts with the practical needs of decorative design.
His creative output reflected the changing tastes of his era. In his earlier years, his work leaned toward the flowing, organic lines of Jugendstil. As time passed, his aesthetic shifted toward the more geometric and streamlined sensibilities of Art Deco. This evolution allowed him to remain relevant as the visual language of Europe transformed around him.
The Language of Form and Nature
Bokhorst possessed a particular ability to find beauty in both the natural world and the built environment. He could capture the quiet dignity of a landscape or the intricate patterns found in flora. His technical skill was evident in how he handled various materials, from oil on canvas mounted on panel to the more fluid application of watercolor. His repertoire included a variety of subjects and formats:
- Decorative bands featuring grapevines and grapes
- Fruit arrangements and festoons
- Architectural views, such as the Bolwerksmolen and the Grote Kerktoren
- Studies of putti and classical motifs
His work often bridged the gap between fine art and functional decoration. Whether he was painting a mill or designing a pattern, there was a sense of craftsmanship that tied his various pursuits together. He did not merely observe his surroundings; he translated them into a visual language that spoke to the decorative needs of his time.
A Legacy in Color and Line
The marks left by Bokhorst remain in collections like Museum De Waag, where his depictions of local landmarks are preserved. His ability to capture the essence of Deventer, such as the Bolwerksmolen, ensures that his perspective on his home city remains accessible. He was a craftsman who understood that art could exist in a painting, a drawing, or a designed object. His life was a steady application of skill and vision, rooted firmly in the Dutch tradition of his birth.