Characters And Knights In The Tavern Courtyard. - David Teniers II (1610–1690)
Artist: David Teniers Le Jeune (anvers 1610 – Bruxelles 1690)
Figures and Knights in the Tavern Courtyard.
David Teniers II, known as the Younger
(Antwerp, 1610 – Brussels, 1690)
Oil on canvas
Second half of the 17th century
Canvas, cm. 84 x 62 cm; frame 96 x 74 cm
Excellent condition
This splendid oil painting on canvas is an excellent example of the most interesting and sought-after expression of Flemish painting. In fact, in addition to their famous still lifes, Belgian and Dutch masters distinguished themselves throughout Europe for their incredible output of genre scenes, set in tavern interiors or outdoors in villages or the countryside. The main characters in these paintings always took on a physical appearance with caricatured, sometimes grotesque features, and deliberately exaggerated expressions and postures.
The painting published here perfectly captures the artistic style of one of the most celebrated artists of this genre, namely the Antwerp master known as “Bambocciante,” David Teniers the Younger (Antwerp, 1610 – Brussels, 1690), son of Teniers the Elder and his pupil, and brother of three other talented artists. In this case, the artist moves away from his more “unpleasant” depictions—featuring gloomy interiors frequented by drinkers, smokers, and card players, alchemists, and tooth pullers—to portray one of the most successful scenes in his repertoire. The setting is outdoors in a beautiful countryside landscape, in the courtyard of an inn, and the splendid sunny day illuminates the building, the figures, and the vegetation with particularly vivid colors, as is customary in Teniers’ most typical compositions. A few knights are taking a refreshing break while a group of patrons, gathered in a circle, are engaged in a lively discussion in front of the door. Notable are the characteristic figures of the drunken man lying by the well to sleep off his hangover, the ever-present little dog, and a figure with his back turned, urinating on the wall—a typical artistic liberty of the Flemish painting tradition, much appreciated by collectors.
It is a very pleasing and superbly executed painting, with magnificent color and in excellent condition, which is undoubtedly attributable to the Belgian Master and his workshop.
The size of the canvas is remarkable for a compositional style that typically features small-scale works; yet, despite this, it maintains an extraordinarily refined figurative quality in every detail.
A beautiful carved and gilded frame complements it perfectly.
David Teniers II, known as the Younger
(Antwerp, 1610 – Brussels, 1690)
Oil on canvas
Second half of the 17th century
Canvas, cm. 84 x 62 cm; frame 96 x 74 cm
Excellent condition
This splendid oil painting on canvas is an excellent example of the most interesting and sought-after expression of Flemish painting. In fact, in addition to their famous still lifes, Belgian and Dutch masters distinguished themselves throughout Europe for their incredible output of genre scenes, set in tavern interiors or outdoors in villages or the countryside. The main characters in these paintings always took on a physical appearance with caricatured, sometimes grotesque features, and deliberately exaggerated expressions and postures.
The painting published here perfectly captures the artistic style of one of the most celebrated artists of this genre, namely the Antwerp master known as “Bambocciante,” David Teniers the Younger (Antwerp, 1610 – Brussels, 1690), son of Teniers the Elder and his pupil, and brother of three other talented artists. In this case, the artist moves away from his more “unpleasant” depictions—featuring gloomy interiors frequented by drinkers, smokers, and card players, alchemists, and tooth pullers—to portray one of the most successful scenes in his repertoire. The setting is outdoors in a beautiful countryside landscape, in the courtyard of an inn, and the splendid sunny day illuminates the building, the figures, and the vegetation with particularly vivid colors, as is customary in Teniers’ most typical compositions. A few knights are taking a refreshing break while a group of patrons, gathered in a circle, are engaged in a lively discussion in front of the door. Notable are the characteristic figures of the drunken man lying by the well to sleep off his hangover, the ever-present little dog, and a figure with his back turned, urinating on the wall—a typical artistic liberty of the Flemish painting tradition, much appreciated by collectors.
It is a very pleasing and superbly executed painting, with magnificent color and in excellent condition, which is undoubtedly attributable to the Belgian Master and his workshop.
The size of the canvas is remarkable for a compositional style that typically features small-scale works; yet, despite this, it maintains an extraordinarily refined figurative quality in every detail.
A beautiful carved and gilded frame complements it perfectly.
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6 800 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Louis 14th, Regency
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Oil painting
Length: 96
Height: 74
Reference (ID): 1815027
Availability: In stock
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