Description: (Dutch Baroque-Era Painter, Glass Painter, Draughtsman and Printmaker)
Jan van der Heyden was a versatile Dutch Baroque painter known for his townscapes and architectural paintings during the Dutch Golden Age. He also delved into still life painting. In addition to his artistic work, van der Heyden made important contributions to firefighting technology as an engineer and inventor. Alongside his brother Nicolaes, he improved fire equipment, reorganized fire brigades, and authored the first firefighting manual. His innovative street lighting scheme for Amsterdam set a standard for other towns.