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TENIERS, David the Younger
Flemish Baroque Era Painter, 1610-1690
a Flemish artist born in Antwerp, was the more celebrated son of David Teniers the Elder, almost ranking in celebrity with Rubens and Van Dyck. His son David Teniers III and his grandson David Teniers IV were also painters. His wife Anna nee, Anna Breughel was the daughter of Jan Brueghel the Elder and the granddaughter of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Through his father, he was indirectly influenced by Elsheimer and by Rubens. The influence of Adriaen Brouwer can be traced to the outset of his career. There is no evidence, however, that either Rubens or Brouwer interfered in any way with Teniers's education, and Smith (Catalogue Raisonn) may be correct in supposing that the admiration which Brouwer's pictures at one time excited alone suggested to the younger artist his imitation of them. The only trace of personal relations having existed between Teniers and Rubens is the fact that the ward of the latter |
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The Gallery of Archduke Leopold in Brussels
1641
Oil on canvas, 96 x 128 cm
Staatsgalerie, Schleissheim
Painting ID:: 9209
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TENIERS, David the Younger
The Gallery of Archduke Leopold in Brussels
1641
Oil on canvas, 96 x 128 cm
Staatsgalerie, Schleissheim
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