The Courtesan

The Courtesan, a painting by Jan Steen (1660-1670), depicts a scene in a dimly lit bedroom. A woman, dressed in a red bodice and a flowing, greyish-brown skirt, reclines on a bed. Her pose is suggestive, with one leg extended. 



An older man, wearing a dark hat and jacket, stands behind her, his hand seemingly resting on her leg. Another older figure, partially obscured, is visible in the background. The room is furnished simply, with a small table and a bed with dark red curtains. The overall mood is one of intimacy and perhaps illicit activity. The painting's size is not specified in the provided metadata. The artwork is housed in the Musée de l'hôtel Sandelin.