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Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of Poster Prints featuring the iconic painting, "The Dissolute Household" by Jan Steen. This vibrant and intriguing masterpiece, created around 1663-64, captures the chaos and mischief of a 17th-century Dutch household. Bring the rich history and storytelling of this beloved artwork into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints. Each print is meticulously reproduced from the original Heritage Images archive, ensuring an authentic and true-to-life representation of Jan Steen's masterpiece. Add a touch of history and art to your space with this stunning poster print from Media Storehouse."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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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