Self-Portrait
c. 1670
Jan Steen is the king of Dutch Golden Age chaos, famous for painting rowdy taverns and messy households—so much so that 'a Jan Steen household' is still a Dutch phrase for a mess! But in this self-portrait from around 1670, he’s playing it surprisingly cool, dressed in a dignified black robe with a crisp white collar. That slight, knowing smirk on his face is a dead giveaway that the master of mischief is still in there, probably plotting his next chaotic scene while posing against a dramatic red curtain.
- Technique
- Oil painting
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