Who created "De kwakzalver"?

De kwakzalver was created by Jan Havicksz. Steen in 1650 - 1679.

When was "De kwakzalver" created?

This artwork was created 1650 - 1679.

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The quack

Jan Havicksz. Steen

1650 - 1679

Medium

oil on panel

Dimensions

h 27cm × w 22cm × d 6.5cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

panel; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

quack, charlatan, mountebank, 'saltimbanco'; treatment by immobilization, sling, splint, plaster, etc.; seal, stamp; scroll

Acquisition Method

bequest

Acquired

1870

Notes

height 27 cm x width 22 cm

Collection Type

paintings

About Jan Havicksz. Steen

1620–1685 • Dutch Republic

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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