Love Sickness

"Love Sickness" is a charming oil-on-canvas genre painting by Jan Steen from around 1660, exemplifying the lively and expressive qualities of Baroque art. The painting depicts a young maiden visibly distressed by love-sickness, surrounded by her doctor and maid-servant, highlighting everyday life and emotional nuances characteristic of genre scenes. Steen’s use of vibrant composition and detailed storytelling captures the humorous yet relatable human condition, making it a noteworthy example in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.