Self-portrait

Jan Havicksz Steen (c. 1625–1679), oil on canvas, c. 1670

A distinguished citizen dressed in decorous black is seated before a red curtain and tassel. Jan Steen, known primarily for his humorous scenes with simple folk, portrayed himself here as utterly self-assured. He also regularly included himself in other paintings, but then usually in a comic role.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-383
  • Dimensionsheight 95 cm x width 85.5 cm x thickness 9 cm, height 73 cm x width 62 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek