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Jan Havicksz. Steen - Baker's Couple
Baker's Couple Arent Oostwaard and Catharina Keizerswaard
Jan Havickszoon Steen (1626–1679) , one of the most colorful and expressive painters of the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age, is known for his style, which combines humor, observation, and philanthropy in scenes of everyday life. Steen also worked as an innkeeper and brewer, bringing the warmth and naturalness of folk life to his works.
"Baker's Couple Arent Oostwaard and Catharina Keizerswaard" is one of the artist's most original takes on the portrait genre. The painting depicts Haarlem baker Arent Oostwaard and his wife, Catharina Keizerswaard , at work in their shop. Arent is seen carrying warm loaves of bread, while Catharina stands behind the table, gazing at the viewer with a proud smile.
Here, Steen presents not just a portrait of a couple, but a symbol of labor, diligence, and marital harmony . The figures make direct eye contact with the viewer—a quality that lends both intimacy and realism to the scene. The details of the bakery in the background, the warm light tones, and the texture of the fresh bread reflect the artist's powers of observation.
The color palette is comprised of browns, warm beiges, reds, and golds. The light evokes the warmth of the bakery and creates a studious serenity in the figures' faces. "Baker's Couple Arent Oostwaard and Catharina Keizerswaard" is a rare Realist portrait that celebrates the dignity of a common-class life.
Detail:
- Artist: Jan Havickszoon Steen (1626 – 1679)
- Title of Work: Baker's Couple Arent Oostwaard and Catharina Keizerswaard
- Date of Work: 1658
- Technique: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 102 × 85 cm
- Signature: “J. Steen 1658” in the lower right corner
- Location: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
🏛️ Source & License
Source image: Rijksmuseum – Rijksstudio (high resolution) – Objectnummer: SK-A-402 .
It is stated on the page of the relevant work that it is marked as Public Domain (CC0 1.0) within the scope of the “Rijksmuseum Open Data Policy” .
Rijksmuseum Collection
License: Rijksmuseum Open Content – CC0 / Public Domain
According to this status, public domain images can be used freely, including in print quality and for commercial use .
Rijksmuseum Collection
Note: This product is an independent reproduction and is not sponsored or associated with the Rijksmuseum .
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