Johannes Best

Johannes Best is an artist documented as active in 1807, known primarily through their graphic output. Their body of work, consisting of twelve specific Johannes Best prints, is preserved in major institutional collections, establishing their presence within early 19th-century European printmaking.

The complete known collection of works by Best is housed at the Rijksmuseum, lending academic credibility to the limited documented record. Best focused on genre scenes and detailed landscape compositions. Representative prints include Landschap met boerderij aan zandweg, a quiet pastoral scene, and Drie kinderen spelen badminton of pluimbal, which captures contemporary recreational activities. Other narrative works, such as Jongen vraagt weg aan man and Maria gaat met vrouw op pad, reflect interest in simple human interactions. These images, often preserved as high-quality prints, offer valuable documentation of the era. Much of the artist’s output is now considered public domain, making these historical works accessible as downloadable artwork for researchers and enthusiasts.