Jan Toorop

Jan Toorop (1858–1928) was a Dutch painter who worked in styles such as Symbolism, Art Nouveau, and Pointillism. Born in Purworejo, Java, he spent his early years in the Dutch East Indies before moving to the Netherlands for his education. He lived in Brussels from 1882 to 1886, joining artist groups that aimed to challenge conservative art circles. Toorop developed a distinctive Symbolist style influenced by Javanese motifs and later created religious works after converting to Catholicism in 1905. He also produced book illustrations, posters, stained glass, and portraits, and was the father of painter Charley Toorop.