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The Unruly Guest, by Jan Steen, oil, 1665

The Unruly Guest

Jan Steen

1665

oil

panel

From the collection of Städel Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Unruly Guest is a 1665 oil by Jan Steen, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Woman, held at Städel Museum.

Who painted this?
Jan Steen
When & what style?
1665 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Städel Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man and a woman in a room. The man is sitting on a chair, and the woman is standing next to him. The man is wearing a red hat and a black jacket. The woman is wearing a white shirt and a long skirt. There are some objects in the room, like a jug and a pipe. The woman seems to be trying to get the man to do something, but he's not listening. The man looks like he's drunk. The room is messy, with things all over the floor. This painting reminds me of the work of artist Jan Steen.

About the artist

Portrait of Jan Steen
Artist

Jan Steen

Jan Havickszoon Steen was a Dutch Golden Age painter, one of the leading genre painters of the 17th century.

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