1572 The Hague - 1657 The Hague. Known for: Dutch Golden Age portraiture, including depictions of civic leaders, military officers, and members of the Dutch court.
Jan van Ravesteyn was a Dutch painter born in The Hague in 1572 and became one of the leading portraitists of the Dutch Golden Age. Van Ravesteyn trained within the artistic milieu surrounding... Read full biography
Jan van Ravesteyn was a Dutch painter born in The Hague in 1572 and became one of the leading portraitists of the Dutch Golden Age. Van Ravesteyn trained within the artistic milieu surrounding Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt, whose influence is evident in his clarity of likeness, refined handling of... Read full biography
Jan van Ravesteyn was a Dutch painter born in The Hague in 1572 and became one of the leading portraitists of the Dutch Golden Age. Van Ravesteyn trained within the artistic milieu surrounding Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt, whose influence is evident in his clarity of likeness, refined handling of costume, and attention to the social status of his sitters. By the early seventeenth century, van Ravesteyn had established a successful studio in The Hague, producing portraits for civic officials,... Read full biography
Jan van Ravesteyn was a Dutch painter born in The Hague in 1572 and became one of the leading portraitists of the Dutch Golden Age. Van Ravesteyn trained within the artistic milieu surrounding Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt, whose influence is evident in his clarity of likeness, refined handling of costume, and attention to the social status of his sitters. By the early seventeenth century, van Ravesteyn had established a successful studio in The Hague, producing portraits for civic officials, military leaders, and members of the Dutch court. Van Ravesteyn became a member of the Guild of St. Luke in 1625, formalizing his position within the city’s artistic community. His reputation extended well beyond the Netherlands, and he received... Read full biography
Jan van Ravesteyn was a Dutch painter born in The Hague in 1572 and became one of the leading portraitists of the Dutch Golden Age. Van Ravesteyn trained within the artistic milieu surrounding Michiel Janszoon van Mierevelt, whose influence is evident in his clarity of likeness, refined handling of costume, and attention to the social status of his sitters. By the early seventeenth century, van Ravesteyn had established a successful studio in The Hague, producing portraits for civic officials, military leaders, and members of the Dutch court. Van Ravesteyn became a member of the Guild of St. Luke in 1625, formalizing his position within the city’s artistic community. His reputation extended well beyond the Netherlands, and he received commissions from prominent European patrons, including the King of Sweden, the Count Palatine of Neuburg, and Archduke Albert of A... Read full biography
Jan van Ravesteijn - Art Prices in Auction LotsAuction Lots
Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a black costume and lace collar; and Portrait of a lady, half-length, in a black dress and lace collar, holding a fan in her right hand (2)