Johan Post, 1639 – 1685
Johan Post: The 1 Best-Known Paintings
Of all Johan Post's paintings, Wide Landscape with Country House (1655) is the most famous; it hangs in the New York Historical Society, New York City. Among the 1 works by Johan Post in our catalogue, these 1 are the most celebrated, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
- Born · died
- 1639 – 1685, Haarlem
- Works in our catalogue
- 1
- Most famous
- Wide Landscape with Country House (1655)
- Most works at
- New York Historical Society
Johan Post's 10 most celebrated paintings
Where Johan Post's canvases hang
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 |
Year by year: Johan Post's most celebrated canvases
One year, 1655, holds every dated canvas by Johan Post on this page: here they are, most famous first.
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1655
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Wide Landscape with Country House
Your questions on Johan Post's paintings, answered
Which is the most celebrated painting by Johan Post?Read the answer
Wide Landscape with Country House (1655).
How old was Johan Post at the time of Wide Landscape with Country House?Read the answer
Johan Post, born in 1639, was 16 years old: Wide Landscape with Country House dates from 1655.
How many paintings by Johan Post are known?Read the answer
1 works by Johan Post are in our catalogue.
Which museums hold Johan Post's best-known canvases?Read the answer
Mostly in New York Historical Society (New York City); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
Can I order a hand-painted copy of a painting by Johan Post?Read the answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
Johan Post: the painter's story
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.