About Jan Worst
Lived 1635 – 1686 (aged 50–51). Jan Worst was a Dutch painter and draftsperson.
Jan Worst (ca.1635, Amsterdam? – ca.1686, Amsterdam), was a Dutch Golden Age painter.
The Dutch artist and art historian Arnold Houbraken described Worst as a painter of Italianate landscapes that were quite good, but he spent most of his time making drawings which were popular among collectors. He travelled to Italy, where he spent time with his friend and colleague Johannes Lingelbach. He is known today for his landscape drawings of ruins.
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Who was Jan Worst?
Dutch Golden Age painter (1635-1686)
When was Jan Worst born?
Jan Worst was born in 1635.
When did Jan Worst die?
Jan Worst died in 1686.
What was Jan Worst's occupation?
Jan Worst was a painter and draftsperson.
What nationality was Jan Worst?
Jan Worst was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Worst. https://biography.guide/jan-worst/
MLA: "Jan Worst." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-worst/.
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