LIN, Herman van
(b. ~1623 Utrecht, d. 1681 Schenkenschans)
Dutch painter. He was mainly active in Utrecht, where he was first recorded in 1659 when he served on the committee of the local guild; he did so repeatedly, serving as dean in 1668, 1669 and 1670. His main subjects were battle scenes and landscapes. He was influenced by his slightly older townsman Dirck Stoop and Philips Wouwerman. His works show a great variety. many are signed ‘H.v.Lin’ and Italianate elements are often incorporated, but that was customary at Utrecht in those days.
Judging from the Italian style of his battle scenes and southern landscapes a trip to Italy can not be excluded, but evidence for such trip is missing.
