Johannes Hendricus Jurres
Illustration — Johannes Hendricus Jurres, 1931 Johannes Hendricus Jurres (1875–1946) was a Dutch painter who was compared to Rembrandt, Velazquez and Rubens during his lifetime. He was one of the most influential painters of the interwar period. Jurres was born into a Catholic family and was inspired by Catholic art, particularly Neuville and Doré, and military drills from a young age.
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Johannes Hendricus Jurres
Persoonlijkheden in het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden in woord en beeld, Amsterdam, 1938. p. 765 · Public domain
- Born
- 1875. · Leeuwarden.
- Died
- 1946. · Amsterdam.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of the Netherlands.
- Fields
- young adult literature.
- Teachers
- August Allebé.
- Honours
- Royal medal made available by queen Wilhelmina.
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Illustration — Johannes Hendricus Jurres, 1931 Johannes Hendricus Jurres (1875–1946) was a Dutch painter who was compared to Rembrandt, Velazquez and Rubens during his lifetime. He was one of the most influential painters of the interwar period. Jurres was born into a Catholic family and was inspired by Catholic art, particularly Neuville and Doré, and military drills from a young age.
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At age 15 he went to Amsterdam to get a higher education in the arts. Here he became a big fan of the stories of Cervantes, Diego Hurtado, Mendoza, and Alain-René, which would inspire him to travel in later years. He first met with success when a series of illustrations of Cervantes' Don Quixote was published in an edition of that work. During this time he became acquainted with the works of Rembrandt, Rubens and Velazquez, who would particularly influence his style; eventually Jurres' skill and style earned him a place alongside those painters in the eyes of his contemporaries. In 1921 Jurres becomes a professor at the Rijksakedemie. His work was included in the 1939 exhibition and sale Onze Kunst van Heden (Our Art of Today) at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Jurres' work is on display in the Rijksmuseum, Fries Museum, Dordrechts Museum and Singer in Laren.
Training under August Allebé is recorded. Helena Elisabeth Goudeket is recorded as having studied under Johannes Hendricus Jurres. The field of work recorded is young adult literature. Places of work recorded in the authority are Amsterdam, Italy and Switzerland. Work by Johannes Hendricus Jurres is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada, Fries Museum, Van Abbemuseum, Dordrechts Museum and City Castle Zaltbommel. Distinctions recorded are Royal medal made available by queen Wilhelmina.
Johannes Hendricus Jurres is recorded as having received Royal medal made available by queen Wilhelmina.
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1875
Johannes Hendricus Jurres born at Leeuwarden.
1918
Jezebel is thrown from the window by two eunuchs (2 Kings 9:30-37) is dated 1918.
1918
Dogs eat Jezebel's body (2 Kings 9:32-33) is dated 1918.
1918
Portrait of a girl with braids is dated 1918.
1946
Johannes Hendricus Jurres died at Amsterdam.
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Leeuwarden.
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The authorities additionally record the headings Johannes Henricus Jurres, Jurres and Johan Hendricus Jurres. One child is recorded: André Georgius Jurres. Formation and teaching. He trained under August Allebé. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style. Jurres received Royal medal made available by queen Wilhelmina.
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Work by Johannes Hendricus Jurres is
National Gallery of Canada, Fries Museum, Van Abbemuseum and Dordrechts Museum
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