Jan Tengnagel (1584-1635): A Forgotten Master of Amsterdam Jan Tengnagel, born in Amsterdam in 1584, remains a shadowy figure within the annals of seventeenth-century Dutch painting—a testament to both artistic talent and unfortunate circumstance. While overshadowed by luminaries like Rembrandt and Vermeer, Tengnagel’s contribution to the burgeoning visual culture of his time deserves renewed attention. His oeuvre, though modest compa…