The Fortune Teller c. 1650 - 1654

jansteen

figurative

charcoal drawing

painted

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"The Fortune Teller" is a genre painting created by Dutch artist Jan Steen in the mid-17th century. It depicts a scene of everyday life, showcasing a fortune teller reading the palm of a young woman. The artist utilizes natural light, and lively, expressive figures in a picturesque setting, typical of Dutch Golden Age genre painting. The painting highlights social interactions, revealing the artist's keen observation of human behavior in a relatable, humorous style that was highly popular in the Dutch Republic.