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Jan Steen (artist)

Nationality
Dutch
Birth/Death
1625/6–1679

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Jan Steen was a Dutch artist in the 17th century. He is known for his visual storytelling abilities. He painted lively and chaotic scenes with a playful attitude. He often included an image of himself in his paintings.

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Jan Havickszoon Steen (c. 1626 – buried 3 February 1679) 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.