Jan Griffier. Jan Griffier was a Dutch painter of the late 17th century who was active in England, though he is often associated with the Dutch Golden Age.
His Great Fire of London (Museum of London) vividly depicts the 1666 fire engulfing the city, showcasing his talent for atmospheric effects and dramatic urban scenes. View of London from Greenwich (Royal Collection) offers a panoramic view of the city, blending natural and urban elements.
His River Landscape with Figures (National Gallery of Ireland) exemplifies his peaceful pastoral scenes with figures in idyllic river settings. He was skilled in portraying both historical events and serene landscapes.
Griffier was admitted to the London Company of Painter-Stainers in 1677. He was born in Amsterdam and learned to paint landscapes and engrave under Roelant Roghman.
His birthdate is uncertain: according to Arnold Houbraken, he was born in 1656, while English sources suggest he may have been born up to 10 years earlier. In 1700, Griffier was registered as being 48 years old in the Album studiosorum of the University of Leiden, where he lived on the Stadstimmerwerf. He produced views of Rhineland landscapes and the English countryside, and after around 1695, he returned to the Netherlands for a decade, though he was engaged for at least two decades in England, where he worked with Dutch painter Jan Looten. Griffier’s work as a draughtsman
His Great Fire of London (Museum of London) vividly depicts the 1666 fire engulfing the city, showcasing his talent for atmospheric effects and dramatic urban scenes. View of London from Greenwich (Royal Collection) offers a panoramic view of the city, blending natural and urban elements.
His River Landscape with Figures (National Gallery of Ireland) exemplifies his peaceful pastoral scenes with figures in idyllic river settings. He was skilled in portraying both historical events and serene landscapes.
Griffier was admitted to the London Company of Painter-Stainers in 1677. He was born in Amsterdam and learned to paint landscapes and engrave under Roelant Roghman.
His birthdate is uncertain: according to Arnold Houbraken, he was born in 1656, while English sources suggest he may have been born up to 10 years earlier. In 1700, Griffier was registered as being 48 years old in the Album studiosorum of the University of Leiden, where he lived on the Stadstimmerwerf. He produced views of Rhineland landscapes and the English countryside, and after around 1695, he returned to the Netherlands for a decade, though he was engaged for at least two decades in England, where he worked with Dutch painter Jan Looten. Griffier’s work as a draughtsman
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