Peasants Dancing and Feasting

David Teniers the Younger

Created:
Movement:
1665
Baroque
key Notes:
Rural Festivity, Genre Scene
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Dimensions:
25 1/8 x 29 1/2 in. (63.8 x 74.9 cm); with added strip 26 7/8 x 29 1/2 in. (68.3 x 74.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Peasants Dancing and Feasting by David Teniers the Younger

David Teniers the Younger (1610–1690) was a prominent Flemish Baroque painter known for his genre scenes depicting peasant life. His painting, Peasants Dancing and Feasting, created in 1665, exemplifies his skill in capturing the vibrancy and dynamism of rural festivities. Teniers' work is notable for its detailed portrayal of everyday life, offering insight into 17th-century Flemish culture and social customs. The use of oil on canvas allowed Teniers to achieve a rich texture and depth, enhancing the lively atmosphere of the scene. His paintings often reflect a blend of realism and humor, contributing to the popularity of genre painting during the Baroque period. Teniers' influence extended beyond his lifetime, impacting subsequent generations of artists who sought to depict the lives of ordinary people with similar vitality and authenticity.

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Peasants Dancing and Feasting by David Teniers the Younger

Created in 1665, "Peasants Dancing and Feasting" by David Teniers the Younger is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Flemish Baroque style, characterized by its lively depiction of rural life and attention to detail. The artwork captures a festive scene of peasants engaged in merriment, reflecting the artist's focus on genre scenes and his skill in portraying the vibrancy of everyday activities.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Peasants Dancing and Feasting