Johan Antoni de Jonge (1864–1927) was a Dutch painter and draughtsman, known for his charming depictions of daily life and landscapes, especially scenes from Scheveningen beach, but also his beautiful portraits. Born into an influential family in Rotterdam, De Jonge began his career as a lawyer in The Hague after graduating in law from Leiden in 1889. However, his passion for art led him to pursue painting lessons at the Hague Drawing Academy and with several Hague artists during his studies.

In 1903, De Jonge left law to dedicate himself fully to art, becoming a member of Pulchri Studio and exhibiting his work in their shows. He belonged to the second generation of Hague School painters, and his contemporaries included Isaac Israëls, George Breitner, and Willem de Zwart. De Jonge’s paintings are characterized by a light palette, vivid colors, and a cheerful atmosphere. He worked mainly in chalk, charcoal, watercolor, and gouache, allowing him to quickly capture fleeting impressions both at home and during his travels abroad.

He was recognized not only for his artistic contributions but also for his social consciousness, serving on charity committees and being awarded the title of Knight in the Order of Orange- Nassau in 1904. His legacy includes exhibitions at Museum Panorama Mesdag and Muzee Scheveningen, and works in collections such as the Prentenkabinet of Leiden University.