Old World Portraits
As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young
Jacob Jordaens
A lively and masterful Flemish Baroque scene of a musical family gathering, filled with warmth and rich detail.
As the Old Sing, So Pipe the Young
Jan Steen
1665 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A boisterous and richly detailed Dutch Golden Age scene capturing a family's spirited musical gathering.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm wood and umber notes — anchors the wall with steady presence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Dining 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
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1665 by the Dutch master Jan Steen, this celebrated genre work illustrates the proverb 'As the old sing, so pipe the young.' The composition is a tour-de-force of narrative storytelling, featuring a lively family gathering where the behavior of the elders is mirrored by the children. Steen's exceptional skill is evident in the varied textures of silk, fur, and glassware, all bathed in a warm, natural light.
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