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Portrait of Steen, Jan

Steen, Jan

1620–1685

Nationality: Dutch Republic
Born: 1620, Leiden
Died: 1685, Leiden
Gender: male

Movements

Dutch Golden Age painting

Occupations

painter
architectural draftsperson
visual artist

Biography

Prolific and versatile painter of history, genre, and portrait painting. Known for his comic touch which was analogous to contemporary comic literature and performance. Comment on works: Genre; History; Mythology; Landscapes; Portraits

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Notable Works

  • Girl eating oysters
  • Wine is a Mocker
  • The Feast of Saint Nicholas