Who created "Het vrolijke huisgezin"?

Het vrolijke huisgezin was created by Jan Havicksz. Steen in 1668.

What medium is "Het vrolijke huisgezin"?

Het vrolijke huisgezin is oil on canvas.

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The Merry Family

Jan Havicksz. Steen

1668

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

h 110.5cm × w 141cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

canvas; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

young versus old age; young and old; family life at home; musician(s) accompanying singer(s); pipe ~ tobacco; glass of wine; interior of the house; dog

Acquisition Method

loan

Acquired

1885

Notes

oil on canvas

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