Jan Jacob Spohler: A Painter of Northern Dutch Winter Landscapes Jan Jacob Spohler (November 7, 1811 – June 5, 1866) was a Dutch painter who gained renown for his evocative depictions of the wintry landscapes of the Northern Netherlands during the Romantic era. Born in Nederhorst den Berg, he belonged to a prominent artistic family—his father, Jacob Hendrik Spohler, and brother, Willem Spohler, were also accomplished artists, establis…