Lovesickness by Jan Steen. In a 17th-century interior, a young woman in a fur-trimmed jacket is attended by a doctor and an older woman while a dog sits nearby and a child watches.

Lovesickness

Jan Steen

1658 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterfully detailed 17th-century Dutch genre scene depicting a young woman attended by a physician in a richly textured interior.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Library
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1658 by Jan Steen, this classic Dutch Golden Age work captures a moment of 'lovesickness' with the artist's characteristic blend of narrative detail and subtle humor. The composition excels in its rendering of various textures, from the heavy oriental rug on the table to the soft fur of the woman’s jacket and the quiet presence of the dog at her feet.

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