Figure Studies
As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young
Jan Steen
A boisterous and richly detailed Dutch Golden Age scene capturing a family's spirited musical gathering.
As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young
Jacob Jordaens
1638 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A lively and masterful Flemish Baroque scene of a musical family gathering, filled with warmth and rich detail.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
In this 1638 masterpiece, Jacob Jordaens illustrates the popular proverb 'As the old sing, so pipe the young,' depicting three generations of a family engaged in a boisterous musical session. A hallmark of the Flemish Baroque style, the painting is celebrated for its warm tonal palette, robust characterizations, and masterful use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmospheric joy.
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