‘A Pig Belongs in the Sty’
1674
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1674
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
This painting depicts a lively scene of people gathered around a woman, who is being restrained by a man. The woman is dressed in a red skirt and a white cloth draped over her shoulder, while the man wears a brown hat and a brown coat. In the foreground, a young boy is holding a pig, and a barrel lies on the ground. The background features a tree and a building with people looking out of the windows. The artist's use of warm colors and dynamic composition creates a sense of energy and movement in the scene. The woman's expression and the man's grip on her arm suggest a sense of tension and conflict. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Jan Steen.
