Woman at her Toilet 1655 - 1660

Jan Steen's "Woman at Her Toilet" (1655-1660) is a quintessential example of the Dutch Golden Age genre painting known as "genre painting." It depicts a woman in her intimate space, seemingly in the process of getting ready for the day. The scene is captured with a meticulous attention to detail, as Steen masterfully portrays the ordinary activities of daily life. The woman's relaxed pose and the presence of everyday objects like a bed, a chair, and slippers, create a sense of immediacy and realism. The painting's intimate subject matter and its detailed depiction of domestic life, make it a compelling window into the lives of ordinary people during the Dutch Golden Age.