or JARDIN, (Karel du), painter of conversations, landscapes, &c. was born at Amsterdam in 1640, and became a disciple of Nicholas Berchem. He travelled to Italy whilst he was yet a young man; and arriving at Rome, he gave himself up alternately to study and dissipation. Yet, amidst this irregularity of conduct, his proficiency in the art was surprising; and his paintings rose into such high repute, that they were exceedingly coveted in Rome, and bought up at great prices. With an intention to visit his native city he at last left Rome; but passing through Lyons, and meeting some agreeable companions, they prevailed on him to stay there for some time, and he found as much employment in that city as he could possibly undertake or execute. But the profits which arose from his paintings were not proportionate to his profusion; and in order to extricate himself from the encumbrances in which his extravagance had involved him, he was induced to marry his hostess, who was old and disagreeable, but very rich. Mortified and ashamed of that adventure, he returned as expeditiously as possible to Amsterdam, accompanied by his wife, and there for some time followed his profession with full as much success as he had met with in Italy or Lyons. He returned to Rome the second time; and after a year or two spent there in his usual extravagant manner, he settled at Venice. In that city his merit was well known before his arrival, which procured him a very honourable reception. He lived there highly cared for, and continually employed; but died at the age of 38. He was sumptuously interred, out of respect to his talents; and although a Protestant, permitted to be laid in consecrated ground. This painter, in his colouring and touch, resembled his master Berchem; chem; but he added to that manner a force which distinguishes the great masters of Italy; and it is observed, that most of his pictures seem to express the warmth of the sun, and the light of mid day. His pictures are not much encumbered; a few figures, some animals, and a little landscape for the backgrounds, generally comprise the whole of his composition. However, some of his subjects are often more extensive, containing more objects, and a larger design. His works are as much sought after, as they are difficult to be met with.