Who painted Rhetoricians at a Window?

Rhetoricians at a Window was painted by Jan Steen in 1664.

Where can I see Rhetoricians at a Window?

Rhetoricians at a Window is held by Philadelphia Museum of Art.

What movement is Rhetoricians at a Window?

Rhetoricians at a Window is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Rhetoricians at a Window

Jan Steen , 1664

Rhetoricians at a Window is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Steen. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Rhetoricians at a Window is a 1664 oil painting by Jan Steen, categorized as a genre scene. It is now held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts four men leaning out of a window, reacting to an event. One holds a paper, possibly a joke or bill, while others gesture emphatically. Their old-fashioned attire contrasts with the universality of their reactions.

Technique & Style

The composition is crowded, with figures arranged like actors on a stage. The artist captures a sense of immediacy, with varied expressions and actions. The brick wall and ivy-clad window frame are rendered with a sense of realism.