The Artistry of Jan Spanjaert Jan Spanjaert, also known as Jacob Spaignaerts or Jan Spangiaert, was a master of Dutch genre painting. His work is characterized by a specialization in tavern interior scenes, such as A tavern interior with peasants drinking. Through these compositions, he captures the lively spirit of 17th-century Delft. As a monogrammist, his presence in the art world is marked by his specific technical approach to capturing the essence of social gatherings within the tavern settings of his era.