Распространяется ли еще действие авторского права на работы Jan Schouten?

Да, произведения этого художника все еще защищены авторским правом.

What was the subject of Schouten's doctoral thesis at Leiden University?

The rod and serpent of Asklepios

(1906 - 1987) — картины, биография и знаменитые работы

A Life of Diverse Pursuits

Jan Schouten was a Dutch priest, painter, museum director, and art historian. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, his journey began with studies in theology and philosophy in Nijmegen. After being ordained as a priest in 1934, he initially worked as a religious teacher in Eindhoven. However, seeking a new path, he pursued training at the Academy of Fine Arts in Tilburg. Following his departure from his religious order, he established himself as a visual artist in Gouda in 1949.

His professional life was deeply intertwined with the cultural fabric of Gouda. He served as a curator for the Catharina Gasthuis and was later appointed director of the Stedelijke Musea van Gouda. Beyond his administrative and religious roles, Schouten was a prolific author and illustrator, writing various books on the history of Gouda and publishing works under the pseudonym Jan Hadris.

Artistic Legacy and Works

Schouten's artistic practice was a lifelong passion that he returned to following his retirement as a museum director. His creative output included both paintings and illustrations for his own literary works. His notable paintings held in the Museum Gouda include:

In addition to his painting, Schouten was involved in the preservation of art, notably discovering a bust of Erasmus in Suriname and bringing it back to the Netherlands.