Jan Steen
Jan Steen | |
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Self portrait (c. 1663–1665) in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum | |
| Born | Jan Havickszoon Steen c. 1626 |
| Died | buried 3 February 1679 (aged 52–53) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Education | Nicolaes Knupfer, Adriaen van Ostade, Jan van Goyen |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Dutch Golden Age painting |
Jan Havickszoon Steen (c. 1626 – buried 3 February 1679) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, one of the leading genre painters of the 17th century. His works are known for their psychological insight, sense of humour and abundance of colour.