The Dissolute Household
The Met
Artist: Jan Steen(Dutch, Leiden 1626–1679 Leiden)
Date: ca. 1663–64
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 42 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. (108 x 90.2 cm)
Credit Line: The Jack and Belle Linsky Collection, 1982
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An indoor scene with several people, a slumped woman, and a table laden with food
Detailed Description
An indoor scene shows several figures gathered. In the center, a woman in a pink and purple dress with a white apron is slumped back in a wooden chair, eyes closed, with her left arm extended. To her right, another woman in a white head covering and dark dress pours liquid from a blue and white pitcher into a glass held by the slumped woman. To the slumped woman's left, a man with a dark hat and coat holds her hand with his left hand and a spoon with his right. To the left of the table, two women and a young boy are seated. One woman, wearing a white head covering and a dark top, rests her head on her hand, appearing to be asleep or drowsy. The other woman and boy look towards the center. The table is covered with a white cloth and holds a bowl of fruit, a fish, and small dishes. Behind the table, a leaded glass window shows a glimpse of an outdoor scene. In the foreground, a lute leans against an open backgammon board. Nearby, a book lies open on the floor, next to spilled glasses and a knife. To the right, a dark cat crouches near a large platter holding a large piece of roasted meat. Drapes hang in the upper right, where a bed canopy is also visible. A light green cloth is draped in the upper left.
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