The Doctor’s Visit c. 1665 - 1668

"The Doctor’s Visit" painted by Jan Steen in the mid-17th century depicts a lively domestic scene. A doctor sits beside a woman in bed, while a maid offers him a glass of wine. The painting exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age genre of "genre painting" which focused on everyday life and social interactions. Steen’s use of rich color and detail captures the humor and chaos of the scene, characteristic of his style, and the interplay between the characters invites the viewer to ponder the scene’s narrative.