Jan van Assen: A Flemish Master Echoing Tempesta’s Vision Jan van Assen (1635 – 1695) stands as a pivotal figure in Dutch Baroque painting, embodying the stylistic fervor of his era while retaining an unwavering devotion to classical principles. Born in Amsterdam, he honed his artistic skills under the tutelage of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn and Pieter Steenwijk, absorbing the profound impact of Nicolas Tempesta’s dramatic compositions – a connection that would define his oeuvre and solidify his reputation as one of the most accomplished landscape painters of his generation. His canvases…