Jan Bedijs Tom

Jan Bedijs Tom is documented primarily through his known active period in 1823. His surviving documented output consists entirely of preparatory sketches and drawings, with fifteen such works represented in museum collections. These studies focus heavily on rural themes, characterizing the artist as an observer of agricultural and domestic life during the early nineteenth century.

The known collection comprises subject matter centered on livestock and farm architecture, including detailed observational drawings such as Blad met acht studies van koeien, Acht kippen, and the structural study Boerderij schuur met kar. The depth of representation suggests that animal husbandry and agricultural settings were central themes in his practice.

A substantial body of Jan Bedijs Tom’s work is preserved in the holdings of the Rijksmuseum, establishing the institutional credibility of the surviving material. The availability of high-quality prints derived from these institutional records ensures the continued study of the artist’s work. As these historical documents enter the public domain, the precise draftsmanship documented in the Jan Bedijs Tom prints remains accessible for academic review.