Masterpiece

Artist	Jan Steen
Title	The merry family
Year	1668
Technique	Oil on canvas
Current location	Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Jan Steen

Jan Steen(1626-1679) is well-known for his paintings of cheerful groups in chaotic environments. Especially interesting are his, usually not very flattering, self-portraits. He could not make a living by painting alone, and also ran a tavern in his home. This tavern is the setting for several of his paintings.

The merry family

The merry family is on permanent display in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.