Two Sketches of Standing Man Leaning on Staff

Jan SteenWW-1646-007400

1646·Red chalk, on ivory laid paper, tipped onto ivory wove card·27.1 × 17 cm (10 11/16 × 6 3/4 in.)

The Leonora Hall Gurley Memorial Collection

Catalogue

Year: 1646
Medium: Red chalk, on ivory laid paper, tipped onto ivory wove card
Dimensions: 27.1 × 17 cm (10 11/16 × 6 3/4 in.)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago
Artist: Jan Steen

Artist

Jan Steen

Painting

Jan Havickszoon Steen was a Dutch Golden Age painter, one of the leading genre painters of the 17th century. His works are known for their psychological insight, sense of humour and abundance of colour. Their satire also mocks the behavior and attitudes of the Dutch bourgeoisie.

Leiden, Netherlands

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