Jan Steen
1626 – 1679 · aged 53
Painter from the Northern Netherlands (1626–1679)
- Born
- 1626 · Leiden
- Died
- 3 Feb 1679 · Leiden
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- 1626BornBorn in Leiden
- 3 Feb 1679DiedDied in Leiden
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- 1642 – 1651English Civil War
Biography
Jan Havickszoon Steen (Dutch: [jɑn steːn]; c. 1626 – buried 3 February 1679) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, one of the leading genre painters of the 17th century. His works are known for their psychological insight, sense of humour and abundance of colour. Their satire also mocks the behavior and attitudes of the Dutch bourgeoisie.
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