Jan Swart van Groningen (1495 – 1563): A Flemish Master of Biblical Narrative Jan Swart van Groningen, born around 1495 in Groningen, Netherlands, was a prolific Dutch Renaissance painter who achieved considerable renown during his lifetime and left an enduring legacy within the artistic landscape of the Low Countries. Primarily active in Gouda and Antwerp, Swart’s distinctive style—characterized by meticulous detail and profound emotional resonance—established him as one of the foremost artists of his era. Karel van Mander's biographical account provides invaluable insight into Swart’s for…