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Workshop of David Tenier the Younger, 1610-1690. Meeting in front of the tavern
Oil on oak panel, Flemish school, 12th century.
Dimensions:
Without frame: 35 x 25 cm
With frame: 50 x 40 cm
Beautiful but recent frame.
The scene takes place outdoors in front of the tavern; the landscape occupies a large part of the painting.
The brushstrokes are fine and precise, the palette is warm, with golden hues and beautiful glazes. The cloudy sky is illuminated by a few glimpses of blue.
Born in Antwerp, he was the son of David Teniers the Elder and received his first painting lessons from his father.
Influenced by Rubens and Adam Elsheimer, his repertoire is particularly varied, even in the field of landscapes. A cottage nestled against the ground, a few trees at the bend of a path, are sufficient as a compositional motif. But it was primarily the effects of light that interested him: he liked to depict countryside landscapes at dusk, by moonlight, or even in snow.
In 1632, he became a member of the Antwerp guild, specializing in small religious formats and genre paintings.
In 1647, he worked for Archduke Leopold William of Habsburg. This position included managing the Archduke's art collection.
His work for Leopold William earned him immense acclaim among foreign sovereigns, such as Prince William II of Orange, Queen Christina of Sweden, and King Philip IV of Spain. He later also worked for Don Juan of Austria, Leopold William's successor.
In 1663, he was ennobled and granted permission to found an Academy of Art in Antwerp.
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