The Drawing Lesson
1665
Jan Steen was the master of the 'messy household' scene, and this 1665 work is a perfect example. While it's titled a drawing lesson, the young girl seems more interested in posing than learning, while the artist sketches away. The studio is hilariously cluttered with plaster casts hanging from the ceiling like a macabre mobile, a lute on the floor, and various art supplies strewn about. It’s a playful look at the Dutch Golden Age art world, suggesting that perhaps the 'lesson' is more about socializing than studying.
- Technique
- Oil on panel
- Material
- Oil paint
Location: J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
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