Jan Rombouts

Jan Rombouts was active during the early sixteenth century, with documented work spanning the years 1500 to 1529. The verifiable record of his output establishes his importance, with examples of his work held in major institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art.

Rombouts's known production focuses primarily on biblical narratives and religious subjects. Eleven works are currently cataloged, including ten paintings and at least one print, confirming that Jan Rombouts prints and paintings were part of his oeuvre. Notable Jan Rombouts paintings represented in museum collections include the large-scale religious panels Assumption of the Virgin and The Holy Family in a Landscape. Other significant scenes illustrate key biblical episodes, such as King David driven from Jerusalem, Joseph Being Stripped of His Cloak, and Christ Stilling the Tempest, which is cataloged as part of a set depicting The Life of Christ.

The artist’s inclusion in collections like the NGA and MMA ensures the preservation of his legacy. The quality of these preserved works confirms their museum-quality status within the history of early sixteenth-century art. Today, high-quality prints and reproductions of these historically significant images are accessible through the public domain.