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Jan Havickszoon Steen Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Jan Havickszoon Steen · 1626 – 1679

The Lovesick Maiden

1660 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 86 x 99 cm

Experience the dramatic domestic anxiety of Jan Steen's Baroque masterpiece, The Lovesick Maiden; discover this vibrant 17th-century scene today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Self Portrait as a Lutenist

1663 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid

Explore Jan Steen’s ‘Self Portrait as a Lutenist,’ a vibrant Dutch Golden Age masterpiece! Discover its humor, symbolism & Baroque style in this iconic 1663 painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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The Lovesick Maiden

1660 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 86 x 99 cm

Explore Jan Steen's masterpiece 'The Lovesick Maiden,' a poignant depiction of domestic life infused with humor and psychological insight, showcasing masterful composition and vibrant color palettes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Same size as the original$44699 × 86 cm Commission at original size

The Dissolute Household

1663 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 108 x 90 cm

Delve into the vibrant world of Dutch Golden Age art with Jan Steen's 'The Dissolute Household'! Explore this iconic genre painting depicting a lively family scene brimming with humor and moral reflection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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A Merry Party (detail)

1660 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest

Discover Jan Steen's 'A Merry Party,' a vibrant Baroque masterpiece depicting a lively tavern scene brimming with humor and social commentary. Explore its rich details & symbolism at ArtsDot.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Merry Company on a Terrace

1670 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 141 x 131 cm

Experience Jan Steen's 'Merry Company,' a vibrant Dutch Golden Age painting brimming with humor and social commentary. A lively scene of everyday life, full of charm & detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Same size as the original$685131 × 141 cm Commission at original size

The Merry Family

1668 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 141 x 110 cm

Experience the lively chaos of Jan Steen's 'The Merry Family' (1668). A humorous Dutch Golden Age painting capturing a boisterous family gathering, filled with music, drink, and playful mischief.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Self-Portrait as a Lutenist

1652 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid · original 55 x 44 cm

Experience the vibrant humor of Jan Steen's Self-Portrait as a Lutenist, a masterpiece of Dutch Golden Age life painting; discover this iconic work today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Twelfth Night

1668 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 109 x 80 cm

Explore Jan Steen’s "Twelfth Night" (1668) – a vibrant Dutch Golden Age painting bursting with lively detail & Baroque drama. A captivating scene of family merriment, masterful brushwork & rich colors.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Beware of Luxury (“In Weelde Siet Toe”)

1663 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 1455 x 1050 cm

Jan Steen's "Beware of Luxury" is a vibrant Dutch Golden Age painting depicting a chaotic household indulging in excess, offering a humorous yet cautionary tale about morality and moderation.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Merry Company on a Terrace

1670 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 141 x 131 cm

Discover Jan Steen's 'Merry Company on a Terrace,' a vibrant Dutch Golden Age painting brimming with humor and social commentary. Explore its rich symbolism & captivating scenes of everyday life.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Same size as the original$685131 × 141 cm Commission at original size

In Luxury, Look Out

1663 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 105 x 145 cm

Jan Steen’s "In Luxury, Look Out" captures a chaotic Dutch Baroque scene of indulgence and moral folly with a satirical eye. This 1663 masterpiece depicts a lively gathering amidst opulent furnishings, inviting you to explore its timeless commentary.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$591145 × 105 cm Commission at original size

The Dancing Couple

1663 · National Gallery of Art, Washington

Experience Jan Steen’s vibrant Baroque masterpiece, "The Dancing Couple," capturing a lively kermis celebration with its realistic details and humorous scenes of everyday Dutch life – perfect for art lovers seeking a unique piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Revelry at an Inn

1674 · The Louvre, Paris · original 117 x 161 cm

Explore Jan Steen's 'Revelry at an Inn,' a vibrant Baroque masterpiece depicting a lively tavern scene brimming with humor and social commentary—a quintessential portrayal of everyday life during the Dutch Golden Age.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Same size as the original$696161 × 117 cm Commission at original size

A Merry Party (detail)

1660 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest

Experience the vibrant humor of Jan Steen's Dutch Golden Age genre scene, capturing a merry party's joyful chaos; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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A School for Boys and Girls

1670 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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The Feast of St. Nicholas

1665 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 82 x 71 cm

Experience the vibrant joy of 'The Feast of St. Nicholas' by Jan Steen! This Baroque masterpiece captures a Dutch family’s festive celebration with humor, warmth, and delightful details.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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'Baptism (''So de oude songen, so pypen de jongen'')'

Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 83 x 99 cm

Jan Steen's "Baptism" (1668-70) is a vibrant, humorous scene depicting family life with playful satire and moral lessons. Explore the painting’s rich details & Steen’s unique artistic style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Same size as the original$38799 × 83 cm Commission at original size

Tric-Trac Players

1667 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 46 x 39 cm

Discover Jan Steen's 'Tric-Trac Players,' a vibrant 17th-century Dutch painting depicting a lively game of tric-tac-toe. Explore the humor, social commentary, and artistic genius of this master painter.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Skittle Players outside an Inn

1663 · National Gallery, London · original 33 x 27 cm

Jan Steen's 'Skittle Players outside an Inn' (1663) captures lively Dutch daily life! See the National Gallery London painting showcasing a spirited game & social scene.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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The Feast of St. Nicholas

1665 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 70 x 82 cm

Jan Steen's 'Feast of St. Nicholas' captures Dutch festive tradition with humor and warmth—a family celebrating gifts, treats, and playful mischief amidst a richly decorated interior.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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The Peasant Carnival

1670 · Frans Hals Museum, Haren

Explore Jan Steen’s iconic 'The Peasant Carnival,' depicting a chaotic village celebration brimming with excess and moral commentary. Discover details about the artist, its style, and provenance. Jan Steen’s interiors are legendary, but his outdoor scenes are equally chaotic. In this peasants’ carnival, he shows rustics overindulging in drink and other things. In the right foreground a little gro

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Sick woman

1670 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Experience 'The Sick Woman' by Jan Steen! This vibrant Baroque painting captures everyday life with humor and insight, showcasing a captivating scene of care & satire.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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A Young Woman playing a Harpsichord to a Young Man

1659 · National Gallery, London · original 42 x 33 cm

Jan Steen's 'A Young Woman Playing a Harpsichord' captures a lively domestic scene with humor and social commentary, showcasing the artist’s unique blend of realism and satire.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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Same size as the original$18733 × 42 cm Commission at original size

Tavern Garden

1660 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 68 x 58 cm

Experience 'Tavern Garden' by Jan Steen (1660). A vibrant Dutch Golden Age scene of revelry & social life. Hand-painted reproduction, 68x58cm. Bring this lively tavern to your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 499 artworks by Jan Havickszoon Steen
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The artist

Jan Havickszoon Steen

1626 – 1679

Quick facts

Top-ranked workThe Lovesick Maiden
NationalityNetherlands
Movementsbaroque
Top 3 worksThe Lovesick Maiden, Self Portrait as a Lutenist
Lifespan53 years
Vibeplayful
Copyright statusPublic domain
Born1626, Leiden, Netherlands

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

Jan Havickszoon Steen was born in Leiden around 1626 into a family that understood the mechanics of social gathering. As the eldest of at least eight children, his upbringing was shaped by the commercial realities of his father, Havick Steen. Havick was a grain merchant and a brewer who managed the Red Halbert tavern. This domestic environment, rooted in the Catholic community of Leiden, provided a direct view into the boisterous, often messy social interactions that would later define his professional output. He was not merely a spectator to this life; he was a product of it.

His formal education and professional registration reveal a man moving through the structured intellectual and guild systems of the Dutch Republic. Steen was registered at Leiden University in 1646. By 1648, he had achieved the status of a master painter through his registration in the Leiden Guild of Saint Luke. This transition from a student to a recognized professional marks the beginning of a career built on technical legitimacy rather than mere observation.

The specifics of his early training remain a matter of historical deduction rather than documented certainty. While no official apprenticeship records survive, the trajectory of his skill suggests he absorbed the methods of several significant figures. He likely drew technical knowledge from Jan van Goyen, Nicolaus Knüpfer, and Adriaen van Ostade. These influences provided the foundation for a style that would eventually prioritize the psychological nuances of human behavior over the grand allegories favored by his contemporaries.

Periods of Activity and Residence

Steen’s career was defined by a restless movement through the urban centers of the Dutch Republic. He did not remain anchored to a single location, instead shifting his residence as his professional life evolved. In 1649, he married Margaretha van Goyen in The Hague, a connection that linked him to the influential artistic circles of the time. This period of his life was marked by a nomadic professional existence, moving between various cities to establish his reputation and navigate the shifting demands of the art market.

His movements were documented with precision across several key regions. Between 1656 and 1660, he was active in Warmond. This was followed by a decade spent in Haarlem, where he resided from 1661 until 1670. This decade in Haarlem represents a significant portion of his productive years, during which he solidified his presence within the Dutch art scene. He eventually returned to his birthplace, living in Leiden from 1670 until his death.

This geographic mobility was not merely a matter of personal preference but reflected the practical realities of a working painter in the 17th century. His ability to adapt to different urban environments—from the specialized atmosphere of Haarlem to the established traditions of Leiden—allowed him to maintain a consistent output despite his frequent relocations. His life was a series of transitions between the brewing industry and the professional guild structures of the cities he inhabited.

Technique and Artistic Style

Steen’s visual language relies on a sharp sense of humor and a profound psychological insight that pierces through the surface of his scenes. He does not merely depict people; he captures the specific, often messy, human impulses that drive them. His early compositions from the 1640s leaned into the grotesque, utilizing exaggerated and distorted figures to drive his narratives. This raw, almost jarring approach to characterization provided a foundation for the more nuanced social observations that would define his later output.

The artist’s use of color is assertive and abundant. He employs a wide palette to distinguish the textures of domestic life and the chaotic energy of a crowded room. As his career progressed, his technical execution underwent a clear shift. The heavy, sometimes coarse characterizations of his youth gave way to a more refined aesthetic. His later works feature fewer, more individualized figures, moving away from the crowded, grotesque compositions of his early years toward a style defined by greater poise and subtle color palettes.

This evolution reflects a transition from the blunt satire of his youth to a more sophisticated method of social commentary. By refining his brushwork and focusing on the specificities of individual expression, he moved from depicting types to depicting people. The result is a body of work that balances the absurdity of human behavior with a controlled, deliberate technical precision.

Key Works and Notable Paintings

Steen’s output remains significant because he anchored his narratives in the messy, unvarnished reality of 17th-century life. In The Doctor's Visit, he moves beyond simple portraiture to create a scene with psychological depth and moral undertones. This ability to find weight in the domestic is evident in The Oyster-eater, dated about 1658, which captures a specific, lively moment of Dutch social interaction. These works do not rely on grand allegories; they rely on the tension between the characters and their immediate surroundings.

The artist frequently used chaos to highlight human error. The Dissolute Household (1663) and The Merry Family (1668) function as visual studies of disorder, using boisterous settings to prompt reflection on the consequences of excess. Even in more structured compositions, such as The Dancing Couple from 1663, the focus remains on the specific, fleeting gestures of the subjects. His work from the mid-1660s, including The Feast of St. Nicholas (about 1665), demonstrates a command over color and light that makes these social observations endure.

The Oyster-eater (about 1658)
The Dancing Couple (1663)
The Dissolute Household (1663)
The Feast of St. Nicholas (about 1665)
The Merry Family (1668)

Questions & Answers

Is there a timeline of Jan Havickszoon Steen's works?

The artist's Artwork Timeline page presents Jan Havickszoon Steen's works ordered by date, year by year.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Jan Havickszoon Steen?

Jan Havickszoon Steen was born in Leiden in 1626.

How popular are Jan Havickszoon Steen's artworks?

The Stats page of Jan Havickszoon Steen presents statistics computed from the artist's artworks listed on this website.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

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