A Life in Lines and Light Jacob Bendien was born in Amsterdam in 1890, a child of the Netherlands who would eventually find his creative footing far from home. In 1911, he moved to Paris, a city that offered him new perspectives and important companions. It was there that he met the sculptor-painter John Rädecker and the painter Jan van Deene. These friendships were more than mere social connections; they became the foundation for a s…