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Antique Framed Print : The Effects of Intemperance, c. 1663-65 (oil on panel)
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The Effects of Intemperance, c. 1663-65 (oil on panel)
BAL8233 The Effects of Intemperance, c.1663-65 (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 76x106.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: proverb Wine is a mocker; ); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12937503
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Drunk Drunkenness Feeding Message Moral Parrot Pickpocket Rascal Stealing
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.2cm (9.6" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
The Effects of Intemperance
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating oil painting by Jan Havicksz. Steen, created between 1663 and 1665. Measuring at 76x106.5 cm, this thought-provoking artwork can be found in the National Gallery in London, UK. The painting depicts a scene filled with chaos and moral decay, serving as a cautionary tale against intemperance. In the foreground, we see a group of individuals indulging in excessive drinking and revelry. A pickpocket takes advantage of the drunkenness to steal from an unsuspecting victim while others sleep off their intoxication. Amidst this disarray are innocent children witnessing these vices firsthand. A young girl feeds her parrot while observing the debauchery around her, symbolizing how corruption infiltrates even the most vulnerable members of society. Steen's meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout the composition; he includes various elements like a cat playing with spilled wine and a pig greedily devouring food scraps on the floor. This powerful image serves as a reminder that intemperance leads to societal degradation and personal ruin. It urges viewers to reflect on their own behaviors and consider the consequences of unchecked indulgence. "The Effects of Intemperance" not only showcases Steen's artistic prowess but also delivers an important moral message that resonates across time - reminding us all to strive for moderation and self-control in our lives.
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