Pieter Florentius Nicolaas Jacobus Arntzenius: A Master of Dutch Cityscapes and Coastal Scenes Pieter Florentius Nicolaas Jacobus Arntzenius, affectionately known as “Floris,” stands as a compelling figure within the later evolution of the Hague School. Born in Surabaya, Indonesia – then part of the Dutch East Indies – in 1864, his artistic journey took him from the exotic landscapes of his youth to the misty canals and bustling streets of 19th-century Netherlands. Arntzenius’s work offers a poignant and deeply felt glimpse into daily life during this period of significant transformation—a t…