Jozef Israëls
Jozef Israëls (1824–1911) was born into a Jewish family of modest means and enjoyed a traditional Jewish education. He is generally considered the greatest Dutch painter of the nineteenth century. He was particularly well known for his portrayals of the dire circumstances of many North Sea fishermen and their families, as well as a number of paintings with Jewish motifs, notably Son of the Ancient People. Isaac Israëls (1865–1934) trained with his father and became a leading Dutch impressionist.
Jan Veth, Jozef Israels. Art Press “Phönix”, Leo Winz, Berlin.
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