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Simon Johannes van Douw (c. 1630 – after 1677 before 1697) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman. His work ranges from Italianizing landscapes, equestrian skirmishes and battles to cattle market and hunting scenes. He worked in Antwerp, Middelburg and Rotterdam.Hans-Joachim Raupp, ''Historien und Allegorien'', LIT Verlag Münster, 1995, 110–117
at the Netherlands Institute for Art History His pupils include Pieter van Bloemen and
Simon Johannes van Douw (c. 1630 – after 1677 before 1697) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman. His work ranges from Italianizing landscapes, equestrian skirmishes and battles to cattle market and hunting scenes. He worked in Antwerp, Middelburg and Rotterdam.Hans-Joachim Raupp, ''Historien und Allegorien'', LIT Verlag Münster, 1995, 110–117
Life
There are no details about the place of birth of Simon Johannes van Douw. It is possible that he was born inAntwerp
Antwerp (; nl, Antwerpen ; french: Anvers ; es, Amberes) is the largest city in Belgium by area at and the capital of Antwerp Province in the Flemish Region. With a population of 520,504,
. It is not known with whom he trained. He became a master in the Antwerp Guild of Saint Luke in 1655. He married Johanna Soolmaeckers in 1656. It is not clear whether she was related to the landscape painter Jan Frans Soolmaker
Jan Frans Soolmaker (1635 – after 1665, possibly 1686) was a Flemish people, Flemish painter and draughtsman, mainly known for his Italianizing landscapes, with equestrian and arcadian scenes. He worked in Antwerp, Haarlem and Amsterdam. He is ...
. From this year he also had pupils in Antwerp.
On 1 November 1656 he became a member of the Guild of Saint Luke in Middelburg. He was active in Middelburg until September 1657.
From 1659 he is recorded in Rotterdam. Here he was referred to as a ' burgher and painter' when he was involved in the sale of a house in 1666. He is documented in Rotterdam until 1677. From 1666 he is also recorded in Antwerp so he seems to have been active in Rotterdam and Antwerp at the same time. His last recorded work dates from 1677. It is not known when or where he died.Simon Johannes van Douwat the Netherlands Institute for Art History His pupils include Pieter van Bloemen and
Carel Fonteyn
Carel Fonteyn or Carel Fontyn (''fl'' Antwerp, 1655 –1665) was a Flemish painter active in Antwerp.Frank Valk, and
Van Douw was known for his accurate depictions of animals, especially horses. He often painted lively horses similar to Wouwermans. Although no evidence exists that he visited Italy, his imaginary landscapes are in the Italianate style and often depict classical ruins. They typically include a great number of figures engaged in a variety of activities. A good example is the ''Italianizing Capriccio with Market Scene'' showing a large number of people engaged in trade and in play, enjoying themselves in the tavern or herding their flock. The Italian influence is also evident in van Douw's human figures, which are often plump and round-faced, reminiscent of the genre painters in the circle of the Bamboccianti."Italianate Landscape with Horses
at the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery A number of Flemish painters such as Anton Goubau and
Pieter Verpoorten
Pieter is a male given name, the Dutch form of Peter. The name has been one of the most common names in the Netherlands for centuries, but since the mid-twentieth century its popularity has dropped steadily, from almost 3000 per year in 1947 ...
were involved in this school.
Work
His known works date from 1654 to 1677. Initially he mainly painted cavalry skirmishes and battles. Later he changed to the subjects of horse and cattle market and hunting scenes. His early works are stylistically related to the cabinet painting tradition in Antwerp. This is noticeable in the stage-like setting of the action, the breaking down of the landscape through colour thresholds and the atmospheric palette. He later increasingly was influenced byPhilips Wouwermans
Philips Wouwerman (also Wouwermans) (24 May 1619 (baptized) – 19 May 1668) was a Dutch painter of hunting, landscape and battle scenes.
Life and work
Philips Wouwerman was one of the most versatile and prolific artists of the Dutch Golden Ag ...
. Some of his works are also similar to those of the landscape painter Jan Frans Soolmaker with whom he may have been related through marriage.
Van Douw was known for his accurate depictions of animals, especially horses. He often painted lively horses similar to Wouwermans. Although no evidence exists that he visited Italy, his imaginary landscapes are in the Italianate style and often depict classical ruins. They typically include a great number of figures engaged in a variety of activities. A good example is the ''Italianizing Capriccio with Market Scene'' showing a large number of people engaged in trade and in play, enjoying themselves in the tavern or herding their flock. The Italian influence is also evident in van Douw's human figures, which are often plump and round-faced, reminiscent of the genre painters in the circle of the Bamboccianti.at the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
Pieter Casteels II
Pieter Casteels II or Pieter Casteels the Younger (''fl.'' 1673–before 30 March 1701) was a Flemish painter mainly known for his imaginary Italianate landscapes and views of harbours.Flemish landscape painters
Flemish Baroque painters
Flemish genre painters
Painters from Antwerp
Artists from Antwerp
Year of birth uncertain