Workshop of David TENIERS the Younger (1610 – 1690), meeting in front of the tavern

Workshop of David Tenier the Younger 1610-1690. Meeting in front of the tavern
Oil on oak panel
Flemish school of the 12th century.
Dimensions:
Out of frame: 35 x 25 cm
With frame: 50 x 40 cm
Beautiful setting but recent.

The scene is set 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 in golden hues with beautiful glazes. The cloudy sky is illuminated by a few glimpses of blue. Born in Antwerp, he is 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 a field, a few trees at the bend of a path are enough for him as a compositional motif. But it is mainly the effects of light that interest him: he likes 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 rulers, 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 knighted and granted permission to found an Academy of Art in Antwerp.