Artwork
Jan Steen Sends his Son to the Streets to Exchange Paintings for Beer and Wine
Jan Steen Sends his Son to the Streets to Exchange Paintings for Beer and Wine is an oil painting by Ignatius Josephus Van Regemorter. It dates from 1828 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
Jan Steen Sends his Son to the Streets to Exchange Paintings for Beer and Wine is a 19th-century oil painting depicting a scene from the life of 17th-century Dutch artist Jan Steen. Created by Ignatius Josephus van Regemorter in 1828, it is now held in the Rijksmuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a lively street scene with figures engaged in everyday activities. A man and woman are exchanging something, possibly food or coins, amidst a bustling atmosphere with people, animals, and buildings.
Technique & Style
Van Regemorter's use of light and shadow creates a sense of realism, with careful attention to the effects of light on faces and clothing. The artist's skillful handling of chiaroscuro adds depth to the scene.
History & Provenance
Ignatius Josephus van Regemorter, a Flemish painter and engraver, trained under his father and studied in various cities including Paris, Antwerp, Brussels, and Ghent. He worked across multiple subjects before his death in Antwerp in 1873.
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Artist
Ignatius Josephus Van Regemorter
Ignatius Josephus van Regemorter was a Flemish historical, landscape, and genre painter and engraver, born at Antwerp in 1785.
