The Dissolute Household
ca. 1663–64
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
42 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. (108 x 90.2 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
Accession Number
1982.60.31
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About this artwork
This paintings titled "The Dissolute Household" by Jan Steen dates to ca. 1663–64. Executed in oil on canvas, this work exemplifies the craftsmanship associated with European Paintings. The piece demonstrates the technical skill and artistic vision characteristic of its period. The work's presence in a major museum collection attests to its significance in the broader narrative of art history. As part of institutional holdings, it serves both scholarly research and public education, offering ins...