Jan van Goyen

Jan van Goyen, born in 1596 in Leiden and died in 1656 in The Hague, was a Dutch landscape painter during the Golden Age. Renowned for his tonal landscapes and river scenes, van Goyen's works such as 'View of the Rhine' and 'Dunes' are celebrated for their subtle use of color and realistic portrayal of the Dutch countryside. His innovative approach to landscape painting and his ability to capture the vastness and tranquility of nature have made him a significant figure in Dutch art.