The Baker Arent Oostwaard and his Wife, Catharina Keizerswaard 1658
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"The Baker Arent Oostwaard and his Wife, Catharina Keizerswaard" is a 1658 oil painting by Dutch Golden Age painter Jan Steen. The painting depicts a baker and his wife selling bread and pastries, with a child standing in the background. The scene is set in front of their bakery, with a variety of breads and pastries on display. The painting is known for its lively and realistic depiction of everyday life in the Netherlands. The painting captures the bustling atmosphere of a Dutch bakery and offers insight into the social and economic life of the time.
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A baker and his wife proudly show off their freshly baked goods. An old inscription on the back of the painting gives the couple’s name. The boy is also mentioned; he is the painter’s son. Jan Steen combined several genres in a single painting. It is simultaneously a portrait, a depiction of a profession, and a still life of bread.
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