Jan Steen; Giant of the Dutch Golden Age
Wed, Jun 26
|Online New York
His humour and understanding of the human condition made Jan Steen one of the most popular painters of the Dutch seventeenth century, and his works extremely endearing to this day. Join us as we unpick this fun artist! more info below
Time & Location
Jun 26, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Online New York
About the Event
Artist, brewer and innkeeper, Jan Steen knew a thing or two about people misbehaving. His comical scenes of dissolute households, merrymakers at inns, quack doctors and lovesick girls make us both laugh as well as give us a mirror of our own moral behaviour. He often included himself in his paintings, poking fun at himself and showing no one is above some insight into our own shortcomings.
Join in partnership with the New York Adventure Club. Mariska Beekenkamp-Wladimiroff
this virtual lecture will feature:
· An introductory to the biography of Jan Steen, his education, life and aspirations
· The misconception that his paintings represent his own character or life
· Life in Europe in the 17th century, and in particular in the Netherlands