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Jan Hendriks was born on June 12, 1910 in Gieten. He also spends his childhood here. As a child he attended Gieterschool. His drawing talent was already noticed. When he said that he later wanted to become a painter, the schoolmaster looked dubious. Being able to draw beautifully is wonderful, but to make it your profession now…. After primary school, Jan Hendriks went to technical education in Assen to become a carpenter.
In 1932 he moved to Hilversum where he became a police officer. However, the art continued to attract him. He continues to paint and draw. In 1955 he founded the 'Hilversumse Schilderkring', of which he has been chairman for more than 25 years. Although Jan Hendriks lived in Hilversum, he retained his ties with Gieten.
Especially in the thirties, forties and fifties he makes sketches and watercolors of the characteristics of life in the countryside. On August 30, 2000, Jan Hendriks passed away at the age of 90.