AT HOME WITH JAN STEEN
Language: English
Published by Waanders, 2026
- Softcover
- New

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- Title
- AT HOME WITH JAN STEEN
- Author
- VERSCHOOR, GERDIEN
- Publisher
- Waanders
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- NEW
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 9462626952
- ISBN 13
- 9789462626959
- Published for the 400th anniversary of Jan Steen's birth (1626–2026)
- Accompanies a major exhibition at Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden from 2 April – 23 August 2026
- Richly illustrated with details from Steen's humorous and narrative paintings
- Accessible essays by renowned Dutch art historians Gerdien Verschoor and Lea van der Vinde
- Explores the cultural and moral context of 17th-century Dutch genre painting
Published on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Jan Steen's birth, At Home with Jan Steen accompanies a festive exhibition at Museum De Lakenhal in Leiden. This richly illustrated catalogue offers a unique glimpse into the world of the famous Dutch Golden Age painter, known for his humorous and vivid depictions of daily life. The book explores Steen's life and work, placing special emphasis on the role of Leiden in his artistic career and biography. Readers are taken on a surprising journey through scenes filled with mischievous characters, moral lessons, and comic details that invite both laughter and reflection. With insightful essays and high-quality reproductions, this publication highlights the wit and narrative brilliance that made Jan Steen a master of genre painting. A must-have for lovers of Dutch art, history, and visual storytelling.
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From the Back Cover
Museum De Lakenhal viert dit jubileum met een feestelijke tentoonstelling die een unieke blik biedt op de wereld van deze wereldberoemde Leidse kunstenaar. Een verrassende ontdekkingsreis door Steens wereld van grappen, streken en levenslessen, vol vrolijke figuren die je zowel aan het lachen maken als aan het denken zetten.
Bij de tentoonstelling verschijnt een aantrekkelijke publicatie waarin het leven van Steen en de rol van Leiden in zijn kunst en biografie centraal staan. De publicatie is rijk voorzien van illustraties, met bijzondere aandacht voor de vele - vaak komische - details in de schilderijen.
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