Keeping the light that endures...

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Thomas van Heck (1910–2006) was one of the last Dutch impressionists, known for his calm depictions of light, rivers, and daily life around Dordrecht and the Biesbosch. His work connects the Hague School tradition with post-war realism, offering a rare continuity in Dutch painting across the 20th century.

 

The collection comprises 800–1200 works, including oils, sketches, and studies — most still in family possession. Together they form a complete artistic legacy of regional and national significance.

 

The Thomas van Heck Foundation, based in Amsterdam, aims to preserve, document, and open this oeuvre to the public through inventory, digitization, exhibitions, and academic collaboration. The goal is to secure recognition as Dutch cultural heritage and integrate the work into museum and research contexts.