Baker’s Couple Arent Oostwaard and Catharina Keizerswaard

Jan Havicksz Steen (c. 1625–1679), oil on panel, 1658

This baker’s couple from Leiden proudly proffer their freshly baked loaves and rolls. An old inscription on the back of the painting gives their names. The boy is also mentioned: he is the painter’s son. He may blow the horn to let people know the bread is ready. Jan Steen combined several genres in a single painting – it serves as a family portrait, a still life of bread, and a portrayal of a profession all at once.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-390
  • Dimensionsheight 37.7 cm x width 31.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel