彈奏西特琴的女子

Jan Steen

c. 1662

彈奏西特琴的女子 by Jan Steen, c. 1662

Jan Steen was the master of chaotic, lively Dutch scenes, but here he captures a quieter, yet cheeky moment. The woman, dressed in a heavy dark cloak and white coif, clutches a cittern—a popular folk instrument of the time—with a knowing, almost mischievous smile. She looks like she’s just finished singing a slightly bawdy tavern song and is waiting for your reaction. Steen often hid moral lessons in his work, warning against the dangers of loose living, but honestly, she just looks like she's having a great time.

Technique
Oil painting
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