Het toilet

"Het toilet" (The Toilet) is an oil painting on panel created by Jan Havicksz. Steen between 1655 and 1660. The artwork depicts an intimate moment of a young woman undressing in a domestic setting, as she pulls off a stocking, revealing the imprint of her garter just below the knee. The raised skirt offers a view of her legs, emphasizing the everyday activity in a private space. This portrayal of nudity was somewhat controversial for its time; a century earlier, an underskirt would have typically been painted over her thighs to maintain decorum. The setting, characterized by simple furniture and a bowl on the floor, contributes to the scene's domestic atmosphere, reflecting Steen's focus on genre painting.

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