Nicolaes van Lijnhoven

Nicolaes van Lijnhoven was an artist active during the early 17th century, with his documented career spanning the period of 1620 to 1639. His known output consists primarily of works on paper, representing him as a draftsman and printmaker of the Dutch Golden Age.

Lijnhoven’s subjects often centered on daily life and genre scenes, illustrating human interaction and rural activities. Represented in museum collections are five works, including three drawings and two prints. Notable works include the drawings Landschap met reizigers en vissers (Landscape with travelers and fishermen), Dansende boer, omhangen met een rij worsten (Dancing farmer, hung with a string of sausages), and Zittende boer met een kruik (Seated farmer with a jug). His represented prints both focus on military life, titled Soldatenkamp (Soldier’s Camp).

The artist's work is preserved in significant public collections, establishing his presence within the history of Dutch art. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, holds examples of his drawings and prints, making these works accessible for scholarly study and public viewing. Today, artworks by Nicolaes van Lijnhoven are often sought after for high-quality prints, particularly those works now residing in the public domain. Reproductions of these drawings and Nicolaes van Lijnhoven prints are increasingly available as downloadable artwork for educational and personal use.