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Painting of several light-skinned people gathered around a table in front of a gilded mirror, playing instruments. At left, seated next to a woman in an off-the-shoulder gown, a ma
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Holland / 1666

The Family Concert

The Family Concert

Look closely at The Family Concert. Painting of several light-skinned people gathered around a table in front of a gilded mirror, playing instruments.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

What catches your eye before you read the artist and date? The Art Institute dates The Family Concert to 1666.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Jan Steen (Dutch, 1626–1679) made this painting. The museum dates it 1666.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoThe Family Concert

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