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Jan Schouten
A Life of Diverse Pursuits Jan Schouten was a Dutch priest, painter, museum director, and art historian. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, his journey began with studies in theology and philosophy in Nijmegen. After being ordained as a priest in 1934, he initially worked as a religious teacher in Eindhoven. However, seeking a new path, he pursued training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Tilburg. Following his departure from his religious o
rder, he established himself as a visual artist in Gouda in 1949. His professional life was deeply intertwined with the cultural fabric of Gouda. He served as a curator for the Catharina Gasthuis and was later appointed director of the Stedelijke Musea van Gouda. Beyond his administrative and religious roles, Schouten was a prolific author and illustrator, writing various books on the history of Gouda and publishing works under the pse…