Effects of Intemperance

"Effects of Intemperance" is an oil-on-panel painting created circa 1663–1665 by the Dutch Baroque artist Jan Steen. As a fine example of genre painting, it vividly depicts the consequences of excessive drinking, highlighting the disorder and chaos associated with intemperance. The artwork is painted on wood and showcases Steen’s signature humor and moral message, common features in Dutch Golden Age art. The National Gallery, London, acquired it in 1977, where it remains a significant part of their collection.