Jan Havicksz Collection

Family scene Interior family singing drinking
Family scene, Family scene. Interior with a family singing and drinking around a table. On the table a plate with a waffle, on the right a young man with a pipe

A couple drinking drinking couple seated young woman
A couple drinking, A drinking couple. A seated young woman with a white headscarf takes a sip from a flute glass. On the right a young man with a jug of wine. Jan Havicksz

Sick Woman interior doctor takes pulse young woman
The Sick Woman, The Sick Woman. In an interior, a doctor takes the pulse of a young woman who is leaning forward with her head on a pillow. In the background a bed, on the wall a lute and a clock

Adolf Catharina Croeser Burgomaster Delft Daughter Adolf
Adolf and Catharina Croeser, Known as The Burgomaster of Delft and his Daughter Adolf and Catharina Croeser, Known as The Burgomaster of Delft and his Daughter Adolf and Catharina Croeser

Self-portrait Self-Portrait Jan Steen portrayed
Self-portrait Self-Portrait, Jan Steen portrayed himself as a self-conscious artist, elegantly in black, with a draped curtain in the background

Princes Day Princes Day celebrating birthday
Princes Day Princes Day: celebrating the birthday of Prince William III, Princes Day. Inn interior with a company celebrating the birthday of Prince William III on November 14, 1650

Man fiddle bad company violin cheerful man violin sits
Man with a fiddle in bad company, Man with a violin in bad company. A cheerful man with a violin sits at a table in front of an inn, while an old woman hands him a glass and holds up a mill

Peasant wedding farmers wedding celebrated inn
Peasant wedding, A farmers wedding is celebrated in an inn. At a table on the right is the bride surrounded by men, on the wall behind her hangs a tapestry

quack village square standing rise under large tree
The quack, The quack. On a village square, a quack is standing on a rise under a large tree, showing the villagers the molar (or stone) that he has pulled from a man tied to a chair

Woman toilet Woman toilet Sitting edge bed young woman
Woman at the toilet Woman at the toilet, The toilet. Sitting on the edge of her bed, a young woman with a headscarf and a fur trimmed jacket pulls a stocking over her right foot

quack quack praises standing ton medicines audience
The quack, A quack praises standing behind a ton of his medicines. Between the audience a woman has coins in her hand, in front of the barrel is an old man with a broken arm

Woman scouring metalware boiler scourer utility room
Woman scouring metalware, The boiler scourer. In a utility room a young girl scrapes a tin can on a barrel. Next to her on a chair are a lantern, plates and spoons

Baker Arent Oostwaard Wife Catharina Keizerswaard
The Baker Arent Oostwaard and his Wife, Catharina Keizerswaard The Leiden baker Arent Oostwaard and his wife Catharina Keizerswaard

Merry Homecoming Merry Housewife drunk man helped
The Merry Homecoming, The Merry Housewife. A drunk man is helped in the direction of a barge by an older man and a woman. In the boat sits a mother with a child in her breast

Interior inn old man amusing landlady two men playing backgammon
Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady and two men playing backgammon, known as Two children of games, Inn interior with an old man, who grabs the landlady

Erysichthon selling daughter Erysichthon sitting
Erysichthon selling his daughter, Erysichthon, sitting on a tree trunk, sells his daughter Mestra (Ovids Metamorfosen VIII, 738-878)

Supper Emmaus two Emmausgoers fell asleep sitting
Supper at Emmaus, The two Emmausgoers fell asleep while sitting at a table in an arbor at an inn. To the left a young servant pours wine into a glass

Portrait Jan Steen Portrait halfway right seventeenth-century painter Jan Steen
Portrait of Jan Steen, Portrait halfway to the right of the seventeenth-century painter Jan Steen, leaning his elbow on a chair and his gaze on the viewer

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"Jan Havicksz: Capturing Life's Moments in Paintings" Step into the world of Jan Havicksz, a renowned Dutch painter known for his ability to depict everyday scenes with remarkable detail and emotion. In his captivating works, he brings to life various aspects of family dynamics, celebrations, and even the quirks of village life. One painting transports us to a cozy interior where a family gathers around, singing and enjoying each other's company. The warmth emanating from their faces is palpable as they share joyful moments together. In another scene, we witness a couple seated at a table, immersed in deep conversation while sipping on their drinks. Their expressions hint at shared secrets and unspoken love that only they understand. Havicksz also captures the vulnerability of illness as we see an interior where a young woman lies sick in bed. A concerned doctor takes her pulse, hoping to bring relief and healing to her fragile state. His artistry extends beyond intimate settings; he skillfully portrays prominent figures such as Adolf Catharina Croeser Burgomaster Delft Daughter Adolf. Through this portrait, Havicksz immortalizes important personalities who have left their mark on history. A self-portrait reveals the artist himself—a man deeply connected with his craft and eager to express his innermost thoughts through brushstrokes on canvas. Princes Day becomes alive under Havicksz's skilled hand as he depicts the vibrant celebration of birthdays fit for royalty. The atmosphere is filled with merriment and grandeur befitting such an occasion. Music comes alive through Jan Steen's paintings—whether it be a cheerful man playing the fiddle or bad company indulging in violin tunes while seated together. These scenes remind us of how music can uplift spirits and create lasting memories. The artist doesn't shy away from capturing rustic charm either; he paints peasant weddings celebrated within lively inn settings.