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Fine Art Print : The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64. Creator: Jan Steen
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The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64. Creator: Jan Steen
The Dissolute Household, ca. 1663-64
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Alcohol Chaotic Destruction Drinking Jan Havicksz Steen Jan Havickszoon Steen Jan Steen Lute Meat Mess Messy Steen Stringed Instrument Untidy Wine Dissolute Hedonism
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the vibrant and mischievous world of Dutch Golden Age painter Jan Steen with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. Witness the chaos and humor in "The Dissolute Household," painted around 1663-64. This masterpiece by Steen depicts a rowdy household scene filled with drunken revelry, mischievous children, and a disapproving wife. Each print is meticulously reproduced from the original Heritage Images archives, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring the timeless beauty and intrigue of Old Master art into your home or office with our Fine Art Prints of "The Dissolute Household" by Jan Steen.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 48.5cm (16" x 19.1")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This oil painting by Jan Steen, titled "The Dissolute Household" offers a vivid glimpse into the chaotic and hedonistic lifestyle of 17th-century Netherlands. Created around 1663-64, this masterpiece showcases Steen's exceptional talent in capturing intricate details and complex narratives. Within the untidy interior of a Dutch household, we witness a scene filled with indulgence and debauchery. The room is cluttered with tables adorned with food, drink, and musical instruments. Men and women engage in revelry, their faces animated with laughter or intoxicated bliss. Wine flows freely as they abandon themselves to pleasure. Steen's brushstrokes skillfully depict the disarray that characterizes this dissolute gathering. The messiness of the surroundings mirrors the moral chaos unfolding before our eyes. Amidst all this disorder, one can discern elements of destruction: broken pottery lies scattered on the floor while an overturned chair adds to the sense of mayhem. Through his artistry, Steen invites us to contemplate themes such as excess, temptation, and human folly. This painting serves as a cautionary tale about succumbing to worldly pleasures without restraint or moderation. "The Dissolute Household" now resides within the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), where it continues to captivate viewers with its vibrant colors and rich symbolism. As we gaze upon this remarkable work from centuries past, we are reminded that some aspects of human nature remain timeless – even if our own households might be tidier
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