At Home with Jan Steen – 400 Years of Merrymaking

Celebrate 400 years of Jan Steen and gain an insight into the personal life of one of the most important Dutch painters of the seventeenth century.

Jan Steen

In this exhibition, you’ll discover how his children, wives, friends and local pub not only shaped his world, but were also his greatest source of inspiration. Through masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum, the Mauritshuis and the museum’s own collection, amongst others, you’ll embark on a journey of discovery through Steen’s world, full of humour, chaos and hidden messages. Step inside Jan Steen’s world at Museum De Lakenhal – and discover the man behind the master.