Person Information
-
Show Citations
Jan van der Heyden
Birth: 3-5-1637
Death: 3-28-1712
Biography
Jan van der Heyden was a painter who primarily focused on architecture as his subject. Like other Dutch painters, his work is notable for its realism, but he is particularly remarkable for his attention to detail, like brick and foliage. He is known for his contributions to firefighting science, and he proposed a street lighting plan that had considerable influence in other cities. William Henry Seward likely saw Heyden's work, though he writes down the name "Helden," during his time in the Netherlands, which he relates in his November 30, 1859 letter.
Letter References
Citations
Biography and Citation Information:
Biography:
Jan van der Heyden was a painter who primarily focused on architecture as his subject. Like other Dutch painters, his work is notable for its realism, but he is particularly remarkable for his attention to detail, like brick and foliage. He is known for his contributions to firefighting science, and he proposed a street lighting plan that had considerable influence in other cities. William Henry Seward likely saw Heyden's work, though he writes down the name "Helden," during his time in the Netherlands, which he relates in his November 30, 1859 letter.
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jan-van-der-Heyden
Title of Webpage:
Britannica Jan van der Heyden
Website Viewing Date:
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 11:30
Website's Last Modified Date:
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 11:30
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jan-van-der-Heyden
Title of Webpage:
Britannica Jan van der Heyden
Website Viewing Date:
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 11:30
Website Last Modified Date:
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 11:30
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type:
Website
Citation URL:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jan-van-der-Heyden
Title of Webpage:
Britannica Jan van der Heyden
Website Viewing Date:
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 11:30
Website Last Modified Date:
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - 11:30