Masterpiece

Artist	Jan Steen
Title	Self-portrait as a lutenist
Year	c.1663
Technique	Oil on panel
Current location	Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid, Spain

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.

Self-portrait as a lutenist

Self-portrait as a lutenist is on permanent display in the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, Spain.