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Photographic 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
10"x8" Photo Print
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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