Jan Herman van Heek [SEP] date of death
Jan Herman van Heek
Jan Herman van Heek (Enschede, 20 October 1873 - Doetinchem, 25 January 1957) was a Dutch industrialist, textile manufacturer, patron of the arts, art collector and nature conservationist.
of the Cross.
By the end of the 19th century there were many workshops producing church art, and competition between them was often intense. But Mengelberg was confident that his studio could always produce quality items equal to or better than his competitors, supported by a fairly clear artistic doctrine in his studio and the artists' dedication. After his death the studio continued under the control of two of his sons, Joseph and Hans.
Mengelberg's collection of art works was sold after his death by Jan Herman van Heek