Jan Steen. - Geb. omstreeks 1640, Overl. 1678 1850

This 1850 wood-engraving, from the Rijksmuseum, is a biographical sketch of Dutch Golden Age painter Jan Steen, created by an anonymous artist. The print features four vignettes depicting scenes from Steen's life, including his household, his studio, and a tavern scene. This is a popular genre of art at the time, known as "biographical sketches." These sketches served to entertain and educate the public about famous people, providing an insight into their lives and work.