early life and training

johannes rienkszoon jelgerhuis, a 19th-century painter and actor from the northern netherlands, was born in leeuwarden in 1770. according to the rkd, he was the pupil of his father rienk jelgerhuis and pieter pietersz barbiers.

career as an actor and painter

from 1808, jelgerhuis became an actor in the stadsschouwburg (amsterdam), where he also wrote an illustrated instruction booklet for actors. in 1820, he started teaching acting lessons in amsterdam, inviting his former colleague johanna wattier to help.

artistic style and notable works

jelgerhuis was known for his exceptional skills in interiors and topographical studies, with a good eye for perspective. his painting of the interior of the bookshop of his publisher is in the collection of the rijksmuseum. he painted topographical works in delft, rotterdam, ghent, and amsterdam.

• the shop of the bookdealer pieter meijer warnars on the vijgendam in amsterdam (1820) is one of his notable works, showcasing his skill in capturing everyday life.
• the small fish market at the corner of brouwersgracht and the singel demonstrates his ability to capture the essence of dutch cityscapes.
• a street in amersfoort is another example of his topographical studies, highlighting his attention to detail.

legacy and online presence

jelgerhuis's work can be found on various online platforms, including WahooArt.com, which features a comprehensive collection of his paintings. for more information on jelgerhuis, visit the rijksmuseum's website or explore his biography on wikipedia. key dates:

• 1770: born in leeuwarden
• 1808: became an actor in the stadsschouwburg (amsterdam)
• 1820: started teaching acting lessons in amsterdam
• 1836: passed away in amsterdam

notable museums featuring jelgerhuis's work:

• rijksmuseum
• teylers museum