Jan Jansz van de Velde III: A Quiet Master of Still Life Jan Jansz van de Velde III (1620 – 1662) remains a figure shrouded in relative obscurity, a testament to the challenges faced by documenting artists during the Dutch Golden Age. Despite limited biographical details—primarily gleaned from sparse records—scholarly research has begun to illuminate his artistic trajectory and place him firmly within the broader context of Haarlem’s vibrant art scene. Born in Haarlem, Netherlands, Van de Velde's precise birthdate is unknown but estimated to be around 1619, marking him as son of Jan van de V…