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List of the 1 Most Famous Paintings by Johan Post
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Johan Post in our catalogue
Summary
The most widely known painting by Johan Post is Wide Landscape with Country House (1655), in the collection of the New York Historical Society, New York City. The catalogue documents 1 works by Johan Post; the 1 entries below are the best known, listed in rank order with date, holding museum and description.
1639 – 1685, Haarlem
Most works: New York Historical Society
Johan Post: the 10 principal paintings
Johan Post: holding museums
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Johan Post | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 New York Historical Society |
New York City | 1 | Wide Landscape with Country House |
Johan Post: principal paintings by year
All dated works by Johan Post listed on this page are from 1655; they are given below in rank order.
Works per year
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Johan Post's paintings: reference questions
Which painting by Johan Post is the most widely known?Display the answer
Wide Landscape with Country House (1655).
What was the age of Johan Post when Wide Landscape with Country House was painted?Display the answer
16 years: Johan Post was born in 1639 and Wide Landscape with Country House is dated 1655.
How many works by Johan Post are documented?Display the answer
The catalogue records 1 works by Johan Post.
Which museums hold the best-known paintings of Johan Post?Display the answer
Principally in New York Historical Society (New York City). The museum table above gives the full distribution.
Johan Post: biographical notes
The Dutch Landscape in Focus
To look at the work of Johan Post is to confront the specific, grounded reality of the Dutch Golden Age. He was not a painter of abstract concepts, but a recorder of the physical world. His output reflects a period where the landscape was not merely a backdrop, but a subject of intense scrutiny. In his hands, the rural scenery of the Netherlands becomes a study of space and light, stripped of unnecessary ornamentation.
Post’s technical approach centered on the interplay between architectural permanence and the shifting qualities of light. He understood how a structure could anchor a composition, providing a fixed point against the vastness of the sky. His work from the mid-17th century demonstrates a command over the spatial dynamics required to depict the grandeur of the Dutch countryside without relying on theatricality.
Technical Precision and Composition
The precision of his work is most evident in his ability to balance large-scale environments with specific architectural details. He focused on the way light interacts with the physical world, a skill that defined the era's aesthetic. His compositions often rely on a careful arrangement of elements to guide the eye through a wide, open setting.
- Focus on architectural integration within natural settings.
- Emphasis on the interplay of light and shadow in rural scenes.
- Use of wide perspectives to define spatial depth.
A Legacy of Observation
Post remains a significant figure for those studying the development of Dutch landscape painting. His 1655 work, Wide Landscape with Country House, serves as a primary example of his ability to capture the essence of the Dutch landscape. This piece highlights his skill in depicting the relationship between man-made structures and the natural environment. He did not seek to idealize; he sought to document the atmosphere of the land as it existed.
His contribution to the genre lies in this directness. By focusing on the structural and atmospheric realities of the Netherlands, he helped define the visual language of his time. His work provides a clear, unadorned window into the 17th-century Dutch landscape, making his output a vital point of reference for understanding the period's artistic priorities.