Celebrate 400 years of Jan Steen and step into the personal life of one of the most important Dutch painters of the seventeenth century.

In this exhibition, you will discover how his children, wives, friends, and tavern not only shaped his environment but also served as his greatest source of inspiration. Through masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum, Mauritshuis, and the museum’s own collection, you will embark on a journey of discovery through Steen’s world, full of humor, chaos, and hidden messages.

Come on in to Jan Steen at Museum De Lakenhal – and discover the person behind the master.