early life and training
johannes rienkszoon jelgerhuis, a 19th-century painter and actor from the northern netherlands, was born in leeuwarden in 1770. according to the rkd, he was the pupil of his father
rienk jelgerhuis and
pieter pietersz barbiers.
career as an actor and painter
from 1808, jelgerhuis became an actor in the
stadsschouwburg (amsterdam), where he also wrote an illustrated instruction booklet for actors. in 1820, he started teaching acting lessons in amsterdam, inviting his former colleague
johanna wattier to help.
artistic style and notable works
jelgerhuis was known for his exceptional skills in interiors and topographical studies, with a good eye for perspective. his painting of the interior of the bookshop of his publisher is in the collection of the rijksmuseum. he painted topographical works in delft, rotterdam, ghent, and amsterdam.
legacy and online presence
jelgerhuis's work can be found on various online platforms, including
WahooArt.com, which features a comprehensive collection of his paintings. for more information on jelgerhuis, visit the rijksmuseum's website or explore his biography on
wikipedia.
key dates: - 1770: born in leeuwarden
- 1808: became an actor in the stadsschouwburg (amsterdam)
- 1820: started teaching acting lessons in amsterdam
- 1836: passed away in amsterdam
notable museums featuring jelgerhuis's work:
