The Wanderer of the Golden Age In the vibrant heart of the Dutch Golden Age, a period defined by unparalleled artistic flourishing and maritime prosperity, Jacob van der Does emerged as a master of the landscape. Born in Amsterdam on March 4, 1623, he was the son of a prominent official, yet his soul was far more tethered to the canvas than to the administrative duties of the city council. His early years were marked by a profound thi…