Johannes (Johan) Meijer (Zwolle, 1885 – Laren, 1970) was a prominent member of the Larense School, a group of artists renowned for their impressionistic and naturalistic paintings. His body of work reflects the beauty of the Dutch landscape in all its facets.

Meijer was educated at the School of Applied Arts in Amsterdam and attended evening classes at the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten between 1907 and 1910. During this time, he was a student and later an assistant to Arnold Marc Gorter, an influential landscape painter. Following his studies in the Netherlands, he continued his education in Paris, where the neo-impressionist style left a lasting impression on him. This style is evident in almost all of his work, characterized by a lively brushstroke and a subtle use of light and color.

Meijer enjoyed working outdoors and drew inspiration from all seasons and weather conditions. His winter landscapes are particularly cherished, showcasing his technical mastery and sensitivity to the atmosphere of the landscape. During his time in Blaricum, he found inspiration in the Gooiersgracht, as well as blossoming trees, birches, and pollard willows, which frequently appeared in his work.

In addition to his work as an artist, Meijer was also a dedicated teacher. He mentored students such as Wilbrandus Joannes Koppius and his wife Alberta Johanna Smetz, passing on his technical expertise and artistic knowledge to a new generation of artists.

Johan Meijer was an active member of various art societies, including Arti et Amicitiae, Sint Lucas in Amsterdam, the Vereeniging van Beeldende Kunstenaars Laren-Blaricum, and the Dutch Art Circle (Nederlandse Kunstkring). His work was widely appreciated, and he exhibited regularly. A highlight of his career was his participation in the exhibition Onze Kunst van Heden (Our Art of Today) in 1939 at the Rijksmuseum, where his work was displayed alongside that of other leading artists of his time.