Who created "Erysichthon verkoopt zijn dochter Mestra"?

Erysichthon verkoopt zijn dochter Mestra was created by Jan Havicksz. Steen in 1650 - 1660.

When was "Erysichthon verkoopt zijn dochter Mestra" created?

This artwork was created 1650 - 1660.

What medium is "Erysichthon verkoopt zijn dochter Mestra"?

Erysichthon verkoopt zijn dochter Mestra is oil on canvas.

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Erysichthon selling his daughter

Jan Havicksz. Steen

1650 - 1660

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

h 66cm × w 64cm × d 7.5cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

canvas; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

Erysichthon, having squandered all his possessions, is supported by his daughter Metra, who lets herself be sold in various forms; bread, loaf; woodcutting, woodcutter ~ forestry; fish; still life of fishes

Acquisition Method

gift

Acquired

1912

Notes

signature: ‘JSteen’

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