Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove
Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove (Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove, 1790 - 1880) was a Dutch painter.
He received his primary art education from his father, Hubertus van Hove the Elder, a decorator, and then continued his education at the Hague Academy of Arts. He is one of the key figures in Dutch romanticism.
In 1820 Bartholomeus van Hove was appointed director of the Teeken Academy in The Hague. He played an important role in the creative development of his many students. He was a good and successful teacher: a large group of his students, of which Johannes Bosboom Bosboom and Johann Hendrik Weissenbruch can be distinguished, managed to achieve great creative heights.
Van Hove was an excellent set designer and in 1829 he succeeded his teacher Jan Breckenheimer as artist at the City Theater in The Hague.
In addition to the scenery, Van Hove painted cityscapes and church interiors in a romantic style. His early works are characterized by a fine, detailed style of painting that contrasts strongly with wide, colorful sets and props.
