Johannes Torrentius
(1589–1644) Dutch painter (1589-1644)
Johannes Torrentius (1589–1644) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Johannes Torrentius belongs to the chapter ‘The Baroque’ in this site’s history of art.
Johannes Torrentius was born in Amsterdam and died in Amsterdam. Johannes Torrentius worked in 's-Hertogenbosch, Spain, Amsterdam, and Haarlem.
One of the best-known works is ‘Emblematic Still Life with Flagon, Glass, Jug and Bridle’. The catalogue has one work by Johannes Torrentius with a free image. The dated work is from 1614. Rijksmuseum holds at least one work by Johannes Torrentius.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Alessandro Varotari, Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy, Claude Déruet, Hercules Segers, and George Jamesone.