Jurriënz Wall Decorations

Oil on panel painting by Andreas Danekes (Amsterdam 1788, 1855 Hilversum)

This oil painting on panel by Jan Sluijters depicts a peaceful domestic scene of a sleeping child surrounded by scattered toys on a soft blanket. The work radiates tenderness, with Sluijters’ characteristic use of light and color lending warmth and intimacy to the composition. The baby’s serene expression highlight Sluijters’ mastery of capturing everyday life with emotional depth. Jan Sluijters (1881–1957) was a pioneering Dutch painter who significantly modernized Dutch art in the early 20th century. His style evolved from luminism to fauvism, expressionism, and eventually realism, with his works often celebrating modern life and domestic intimacy. Known for his vibrant use of color and light, Sluijters produced a wide range of works, including portraits, landscapes, and scenes of everyday life. His contributions to modern Dutch art...

Meg den Hartog (b. December 30, 1952) is a Dutch painter based in Houten, known for her romantic-realistic style and exceptional attention to detail. Growing up in a creative family, Meg was exposed to the world of art from a young age. After studying under Poen de Wijs from 2005 to 2014, Meg mastered the "stricheltechnik" technique—a method of building up layers with fine strokes to create highly realistic imagery. While de Wijs focused on magical realism, Meg developed her own style, emphasizing the romantic realism...

Heidi von Faber is a Dutch realist painter based in The Hague, inspired by the old Dutch Masters and their masterful manipulation of light and shadow. Her work is characterised by hy...

Erasmus Bernhard van Dulmen Krumpelman (1897–1987) was a Dutch painter known for his impressionistic and later more expressive style. Born in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, he moved with his family to Amsterdam shortly after his birth. He initially attended the Barlaeus Gymnasium and then studied at the Hendrik de Keyserschool, though he was expelled due to absenteeism. He later completed his state exam in drawing at the Rijksnormaalschool in 1914. Van Dulmen's early career was influenced by political cartoonist Johan Braakensiek, and he gained exposure to artists like George Breitner...

A finely executed pastel portrait of Louise Eleonore von Hohenlohe-Langenburg ( 1763-1837), a noblewoman whose life and status are beautifully captured in this artwork. Eleonore is p...