Jan SteenDutch, 1626–1679Fête dans une auberge
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “Fête dans une auberge” now? Musée du Louvre, Salle 852, Aile Richelieu, Niveau 2, Paris. Yes, on view now. Checked September 26, 2026.
Open now· until 6:00 PM
On public display.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- INV 1863
In the catalog
Sources
- Musée du Louvre
- Image: Musée du Louvre — © 2016 GrandPalaisRmn (musée du Louvre) / Tony Querrec
In the life of Jan Steen
The whole life1670s
Drinking companion Frans van Mieris
One of his drinking companions became Frans van Mieris (1635–1681).
1672
Opens the tavern “De Vrede” (“Peace”)
Steen opened the tavern “De Vrede” (“Peace”); his debts mounted again, the art market was declining, and according to Houbraken he often spent his time drinking.
1672
The “Year of Disaster”: the art market collapses
In 1672, known in the Netherlands as the “Year of Disaster”, the art market collapsed.
22 April 1673
Second marriage: Maria van Egmont
On 22 April 1673 Steen married Maria van Egmont, who had previously been married and had two children; in 1674 she bore him another son.
