A Pig Belongs in the Sty c. 1673 - 1675

Jan Steen's "A Pig Belongs in the Sty," painted around 1673-1675, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age genre painting. The work portrays a chaotic scene of revelry and debauchery, with a drunken couple being carried away while a fiddle player entertains the crowd. Steen's attention to detail, capturing the expressions and gestures of the figures, creates a vivid sense of realism and humor. This painting is a classic example of Steen's signature style, known for its satirical commentary on human folly and the social customs of the time.