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Q107438982, by Jan Steen, paint, 1664

Q107438982

Jan Steen

1664

paint

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin

Dominant colour

Overview

Q107438982 is a 1664 paint by Jan Steen, a dutch_golden_age work, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Who painted this?
Jan Steen
When & what style?
1664 · dutch_golden_age
Where can I see it?
Gemäldegalerie Berlin

About this work

This painting shows a lively scene of people in old-fashioned clothing gathered around a table. The table has cards and a board game on it. There's a man in a blue jacket holding a knife, and a woman in a white dress and orange apron trying to stop him. In the background, there are more people, some with hats, and a dog. The room is dimly lit, with a window on the left side. The atmosphere seems tense, with the man holding a knife and the woman trying to intervene. The other people in the room appear to be watching the scene unfold. The use of warm colors and the dim lighting creates a sense of drama and tension. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Jan Steen, a Dutch painter known for his scenes of everyday life.

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