Johannes Hermanus Barend Koekkoek (6 July 1840, Amsterdam - 24 January 1912, Hilversum) was a Dutch marine artist. He signed his paintings, and is perhaps better-known as, Jan H. B. Koekkoek. Life and work He was a member of the famous ; third son of the marine artist, Hermanus Koekkoek. His brothers, Willem, Hermanus, and also became painters. They all received their first art lessons from their father. He had his début at the Exhibition of Living Masters in 1859. Most of his early works are in a style resembling his father's. Later, in 1864, he moved to Hilversum, where he came under the influence of the Laren School, then adopted stylistic elements from the Hague School. As a result, he came to favor relaxed scenes from the lives of fishermen and their families, rather than dramatic ocean views with ships. He was married in 1877. Following family tradition, he tutored his son, , who also painted landscapes and maritime scenes. He was a member of Arti et Amicitiae, an artists' cooperative in Amsterdam. On their recommendation, he gave lessons to the landscape painter, . His works may be seen at the in Oss, and the Rijksprentenkabinet. References Further reading Frank Buunk, Nicole van der Schaaf: Romantiek rond de familie Koekkoek . Simonis & Buunk, Ede, 1994. External links A critical appreciation @ Simonis & Buunk More works by Koekkoek @ ArtNet 1840 births 1912 deaths 19th-century Dutch painters 20th-century Dutch painters Dutch landscape painters Dutch male painters Dutch marine artists Painters from Amsterdam 19th-century Dutch male artists 20th-century Dutch male artists