Johannes Christiaan Janson
Johannes Christiaan Janson was a graphic artist documented as active circa 1778. His known output consists primarily of prints, reflecting the interest in landscape and rural genre subjects popular in the late eighteenth century.
Fifteen prints attributed to Janson are represented in museum collections, confirming his presence in the history of graphic arts. The primary repository for these works is the Rijksmuseum. Janson’s thematic focus was frequently on pastoral views and agricultural activities, featuring common subjects such as grazing animals and intimate scenes of farm life. Key documented prints include Bergachtig landschap met grazend vee, Berglandschap met vee, and studies of rural interaction like Binnenplaats met boeren. The print Boer met kind aan leiband further illustrates his attention to commonplace domestic scenes within the agricultural setting.
As these historical works have entered the public domain, they remain accessible for study and appreciation. Researchers and collectors can access downloadable artwork derived from these museum-quality originals. The documented record of Johannes Christiaan Janson prints ensures his contribution to eighteenth-century graphic arts is preserved and available globally.
