Children teaching a cat to dance, known as 'The dancing lesson' — Jan Havicksz. Steen

Jan Havicksz. Steen. Painted 1660 - 1679.

These children are up to mischief: they are teaching a cat to dance to the music of a small shawm. Widely used between the 15th and 17th centuries, the shawm was the predecessor of the oboe. Mostly played in dance and ceremonial music, shawms were appreciated for their loud tone.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

panel, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 59 × 68.5 cm · Jonkheer J.S.H. van de Poll Bequest, Amsterdam

Print: 59 × 68.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200107997. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.