Jan’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Standing Sheep and Two Lambs
Jan van der Meer de Jonghe II Dutch, 1656-1705

Rustic Scene with Sheep, Sheds, and Spreading Trees
Jan van der Meer, the Younger Dutch, 1656-1705

Saint Christopher
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

The Betrayal, from The Passion
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from Burning Troy
Hendrick van Steenwijck the Younger (Flemish, c. 1580-1640)

The Guardhouse
David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, 1610-1690)

Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac
David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, 1610–1690) After Paolo Veronese (Italian, 1528–1588)

Trompe-l'Oeil Still Life with a Flower Garland and a Curtain
Adriaen van der Spelt (Dutch, 1630–1673) Frans van Mieris (Dutch, 1635–1681)

The Crucifixion, from The Passion
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

The Lamentation, from The Passion
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

Adoration of the Magi
Jan van Scorel (Netherlandish, 1495-1562)

Ornament With Flower and Eight Wild Folk
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

The Flagellation, from The Passion
Israhel van Meckenem, the younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

Men Hunting Ibexes with Hounds
Johannes Stradanus, called Giovanni Stradano Flemish, 1523-1605

St. Anthony
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

The Quick and the Dead
Ed Van der Elsken Dutch, 1925–1990

Armor for Field and Tournament
Jörg T. Sorg, the Younger, after German, Augsburg, active 1502-1542

Ornamental Panel With Two Lovers
Israhel van Meckenem the Younger German, c. 1440/45-1503

Portrait of Jean Gros (recto); Coat of Arms of Jean Gros (verso)
Rogier van der Weyden (Netherlandish, c. 1399–1464) Workshop of Rogier van der Weyden (Netherlandish, c. 1399–1464)

Landscape with Tournament and Hunters
Jan van Scorel (Netherlandish, 1495-1562)