Jacques Sterenberg
1894–1969 · Dutch · 4 artworks
ExpressionismImpastoBold color palettesSimplified formsExpressive brushworkAtmospheric perspective
artist bio
Jacques Sterenberg was a Dutch Expressionist painter known for his landscapes and cityscapes. His work captures the atmosphere and emotion of his subjects through bold colors and expressive brushstrokes, contributing to the development of Dutch Expressionism.
what you'll learn
Studying Sterenberg's work allows students to explore the use of color and brushwork to convey emotion and atmosphere in landscape painting. Students can learn how to simplify forms and emphasize expressive qualities over realistic representation.
related: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
