About Jan van Leyden
Lived 1645 – 1695 (aged 49–50). Jan van Leyden was a Dutch painter.
Jan van Leyden (active 1661 – 1693), was a Dutch Golden Age painter.
Biography Little is known of his life, but he lived and worked in Rotterdam and is known for marines, often of specific sea battles.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan van Leyden?
Dutch Golden Age painter
When was Jan van Leyden born?
Jan van Leyden was born in 1645.
When did Jan van Leyden die?
Jan van Leyden died in 1695.
What was Jan van Leyden's occupation?
Jan van Leyden was a painter.
What nationality was Jan van Leyden?
Jan van Leyden was Dutch.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jan van Leyden (painter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan van Leyden. https://biography.guide/jan-van-leyden/
MLA: "Jan van Leyden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-van-leyden/.
Chicago: "Jan van Leyden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jan-van-leyden/.
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