{"product_id":"the-lovesick-maiden-jan-steen","title":"The Lovesick Maiden - Jan Steen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Dutch Golden Age genre scene by Jan Steen, depicting a young woman suffering from lovesickness as a physician examines her pulse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan Steen, a master of Dutch Golden Age genre painting, frequently explored the theme of lovesickness, a common subject in seventeenth-century medical and moral discourse. In this work, a young woman sits in a state of melancholy, her hand resting against her head, while a physician checks her pulse. The scene is staged within a dimly lit interior, typical of Steen's domestic narratives. The physician, dressed in dark attire, leans forward with a knowing expression, suggesting he recognises the true nature of her ailment is not physical, but emotional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteen employs a careful arrangement of objects to provide context for the narrative. A foot warmer sits beneath the woman, a common motif in Dutch art that often carried connotations of romantic longing or domestic idleness. To the left, a small brazier and a discarded fan lie on the floor, while a sleeping dog rests on a cushion to the right, adding to the quiet, heavy atmosphere of the room. Through an open doorway, a glimpse of a bright, exterior courtyard provides a contrast to the shadows of the interior, drawing the eye toward the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteen is recognised for his ability to blend humour with moral instruction. His figures are rendered with a focus on texture and light, from the sheen of the woman's gold-coloured skirt to the soft fur trim of her jacket. The composition is balanced, with the three figures forming a triangular relationship that directs the viewer's attention to the interaction between the patient and the doctor. This print captures the narrative precision and the characteristic warmth of Steen's palette, offering a window into the domestic life and cultural preoccupations of the Dutch Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/man-offering-a-glass-of-wine-to-a-woman-pieter-de-hooch\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMan Offering a Glass of Wine to a Woman by Pieter de Hooch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/a-young-woman-at-her-toilet-with-a-maid-gerard-ter-borch-the-younger\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Young Woman at Her Toilet with a Maid by Gerard ter Borch the Younger\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/jan-steen\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJan Steen prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jan Steen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131227701583,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131239694671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59131239727439,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131239760207,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131239792975,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131239825743,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131239858511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131239891279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131239924047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59131239956815,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59131239989583,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59131240022351,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Lovesick-Maiden_Poster_CompositorV1_1792115868787.jpg?v=1792137246","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-lovesick-maiden-jan-steen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}