Prayer before Meal 1665

jansteen

Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK

character portrait

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

animal portrait

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

portrait art

Jan Steen’s 1665 painting “Prayer Before Meal” is a quintessential example of Dutch genre painting. Depicting a family at a meal, the scene is filled with the lively chaos of everyday life. The scene captures the moment before the family partakes in their meal, with a woman serving the table. Steen’s work is often characterized by its humor and realism, making it a popular choice for Dutch collectors. Today, the painting is held at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, UK.