Kees Jansen, born 1946

Kees Jansen: The 1 Most Famous Paintings

Untitled (1963) is the most famous painting by Kees Jansen, held by the Museum van Bommel van Dam in Venlo. From the 1 works of Kees Jansen in our catalogue, here are the 1 that collectors and museum visitors look at most, with the year, the museum and the story of each.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026.

Portrait of Kees Jansen
Kees Jansen · born 1946
Born · died
born 1946
Works in our catalogue
1
Most famous
Untitled (1963)
Most works at
Museum van Bommel van Dam

Top 10: Kees Jansen's best-known paintings

Where to see Kees Jansen's paintings

The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Kees Jansen Paintings from this list
Museum van Bommel van Dam, VenloMuseum van Bommel van Dam Venlo 1 Untitled

Kees Jansen through the years: the masterpieces of each year

1963 is the year of every dated Kees Jansen masterpiece on this page: here they are, in order of fame.

  1. 1963
    Untitled (1963) by Kees Jansen
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    Untitled

    Age 17 · Museum van Bommel van Dam

Kees Jansen's paintings: frequently asked questions

What is the most famous Kees Jansen painting?Show the answer

Untitled (1963).

At what age did Kees Jansen paint Untitled?Show the answer

17 years old: Untitled dates from 1963 and Kees Jansen was born in 1946.

How many paintings by Kees Jansen are there?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 1 works by Kees Jansen.

Where can I see the most famous Kees Jansen paintings?Show the answer

Most of them are in Museum van Bommel van Dam (Venlo). The table above lists the museums one by one.

Kees Jansen: biography

A Sculptural Presence

Born in 1946, Kees Jansen has spent decades shaping form through the medium of sculpture. His work exists in the physical space between the viewer and the object, demanding a certain awareness of volume and mass. While many artists seek to capture a fleeting moment, Jansen’s practice is rooted in the permanence of the material, a pursuit that has seen his pieces find a place within significant collections.

His presence in the contemporary art landscape is marked by a quiet, steady development. Rather than following the loud trends of a specific movement, his output suggests a focused engagement with the tactile nature of his craft. This dedication to the physical reality of sculpture is reflected in the way his works are preserved and studied by institutions.

Institutional Recognition

The significance of an artist is often measured by the permanence of their work in public and private repositories. For Jansen, this recognition is anchored in the Netherlands, specifically within the curated environments of regional museums. His contributions are held within the following collections:

The inclusion of his work in the Museum van Bommel van Dam highlights a connection to the modern and contemporary art history of the Venlo region. This placement ensures that his sculptural language remains part of a larger, evolving dialogue regarding Dutch modernism.

The Early Form

The trajectory of his career can be traced through specific, early instances of his creative output. In 1963, his work Untitled was already being recognized, appearing in the collection of the Museum van Bommel van Dam. This early entry into the record of significant art collections suggests a long-standing commitment to his chosen discipline. His work remains a part of the ongoing study of form and space within the Dutch sculptural tradition.