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jan steen
Jan Steen was a 17th-century Dutch painter and one of the great masters of the Dutch Golden Age. He is celebrated for his lively depictions of everyday life, filled with humor and very true to life. Through his keen observation of ordinary people and his brilliant command of the brush, Steen earned a well-deserved place among the most renowned Dutch painters of his time.
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Steen’s art focuses on genre scenes portraying the daily lives of ordinary townsfolk in the Netherlands. His paintings capture comical domestic situations that reveal human weaknesses and follies with gentle humor. His works are witty, spirited, dynamic and vividly colored. Notable examples of his mastery include The Feast of St. Nicholas (Rijksmuseum) and The Dissolute Household (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York).
For admirers of genre painting, explore our online collection of high-quality reproductions of Jan Steen’s works. Bring home a digital reproduction and infuse your space with the charm and liveliness of the Dutch master’s art.