The Dissolute Household

Jan Steen

ca. 1663–64

The Dissolute Household by Jan Steen

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

Tags

FoodInteriorsMenWomenLutesCatsDrinkingSleepingGames

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...

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