Hieronymus Or Jeronymus Van Diest

Place: The Hague

Born: 1631

Biography:

Hieronymus, or Jeronymus van Diest, was a Dutch Golden Age seascape painter born in 1631 in The Hague. According to Houbraken, a Jeronymus van Diest was good with grisailles and was the teacher of Adriaen van de Venne. This grisaille painter Jeronymus Diest (I) may possibly have been a grandfather of the younger Jeronymus Diest (II); since they are both from The Hague.

Life and Career

was the son of the painter Willem van Diest and the father of the painter Adriaen van Diest, who was a follower of Jan van Goyen and Hendrik Dubbels. His known works are all seascapes with various ships at sail. Jeronymus van Diest lived and worked in The Hague, where he became a member of the Oranje Vaendel (civic guard) in 1654.

Artistic Style and Influences

's artistic style was influenced by Dutch Golden Age painters, such as Jan van Goyen and Hendrik Dubbels. His seascapes are characterized by their dramatic lighting and detailed representation of ships at sail. Jeronymus van Diest's work can be found in the Mauritshuis, a museum located in The Hague, which houses an impressive collection of Dutch Golden Age paintings.

• Jeronymus van Diest's paintings are notable for their use of grisailles, a painting technique that involves monochromatic painting.
• His seascapes often feature ships at sail, which were a common theme in Dutch Golden Age art.
• Jeronymus van Diest's work can be found in the Mauritshuis, which is one of the most important art museums in the Netherlands.

Legacy and References

's legacy as a seascape painter can be seen in his influence on other Dutch Golden Age artists. His work is referenced in various sources, including the Jeronymus van Diest and Jeronymus van Diest. For more information on Jeronymus van Diest and his work, visit the Adriaen van de Venne page dedicated to this artist.