Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraten: A Winter’s Tale of Amsterdam and Naval Glory Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraten (1622 – 1666) stands as a pivotal figure in Dutch Golden Age marine painting, capturing the dramatic beauty of winter landscapes alongside stirring depictions of naval battles. Born in Amsterdam during a period of immense artistic flourishing—the Anglo-Dutch War fueled both creativity and patronage—Beerstraten’s oeuvre reflects not only t…