Street Scene with Roman Ruins
Jan Both
c. 1642 - c. 1644
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
82.6; 66.2
About this artwork
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About the Artist
Jan Both · 1618–1652
Jan Both was born in Utrecht around 1618 into an artistically rich environment: his father was a glass painter, and his brother Andries was also a painter with whom he would collaborate during their formative years in Italy. Jan trained under Abraham Bloemaert, one of the most versatile and influential artists working in Utrecht, before traveling to Rome — a journey that would prove decisive for h...