Jan Dirksz Both : A Pioneer of Italianate Landscape Painting Jan Dirksz Both (between 1610 and 1618 – August 9, 1652) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Dutch art during the Golden Age, specifically recognized for his masterful execution of italianate landscape painting. Born in Utrecht, Netherlands—the son of a glass-painter—Both’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of Abraham Bloemaert and Gerrit van Honthorst, shaping him into a skilled draughtsman and painter with an unwavering fascination for capturing the grandeur and serenity of the Mediterranean countryside. His for…