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The wedding party, by Jan Steen, oil, 1660

The wedding party

Jan Steen

1660

oil

From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria

Dominant colour

Overview

The wedding party is a 1660 oil by Jan Steen, a dutch_golden_age work, held at National Gallery of Victoria.

Who painted this?
Jan Steen
When & what style?
1660 · dutch_golden_age
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Victoria

About this work

This painting depicts a lively scene of a wedding party. The room is filled with people, some of whom are dancing, while others are seated or standing around the room. The atmosphere appears to be joyful and celebratory. In the foreground, a man is shown handing a hat to a woman, while another woman sits in a chair, looking on. The room is decorated with festive elements, including a wreath hanging from the ceiling. The overall mood of the painting is one of happiness and revelry. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Jan Steen.

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