Jacques Alfred van Muyden: A Legacy of Roman Influence and Familial Artistic Tradition Jacques Alfred van Muyden (22 October 1818, Lausanne – 11 May 1898, Geneva) stands as a pivotal figure in Swiss artistic history, recognized primarily for his contributions to landscape painting and engraving alongside his role as a founder of influential artistic societies. Born into a family steeped in artistic heritage—his father, Jacques Alfred van Muyden Sr., was also a painter—Evert Louis van Muyden (1853-1922), his brother, continued the familial tradition, solidifying their place within Switzerland…