One of the most interesting periods in Dutch history resulted in the emergence of various new types of art. This included genre paintings that depict common life in the Dutch Republic. Jan Havickszoon Steen (1626-1679) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who specialized in painting the common man during this jolly era. He had a …
Jan Steen Paintings
The first 7 decades of the 17th century were a jolly time in the Dutch Republic The state was the most advanced in Europe during this period. Many famous Dutch artists emerged as the art market was booming during this time and many painters could make a good living. Some of the most notable Dutch …