Created:
Movement:
1640/50
Baroque
key Notes:
Genre scene, Military life
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Dimensions:
72.6 × 55.4 cm (28 9/16 × 21 13/16 in.); Framed: 87 × 69.9 × 5.1 cm (34 1/4 × 27 1/2 × 2 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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The Guardhouse by David Teniers the Younger

The Guardhouse, created by David Teniers the Younger between 1640 and 1650, is an exemplary work of the Flemish Baroque period, executed in oil on canvas. Teniers is renowned for his genre scenes, and this painting is a testament to his skill in depicting everyday life with a keen eye for detail and atmosphere. The work captures a moment within a guardhouse, showcasing Teniers' ability to infuse ordinary scenes with narrative depth and character. As a prominent figure in the Antwerp art scene, Teniers was instrumental in popularizing genre painting, influencing both his contemporaries and future generations. His works are noted for their vibrant color palette and meticulous attention to the nuances of light and shadow, characteristics that are evident in The Guardhouse.

Description of the work:

The Guardhouse by David Teniers the Younger

"The Guardhouse," created by David Teniers the Younger between 1640 and 1650, is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Flemish Baroque style with its detailed depiction of a lively interior scene. The artwork captures a group of soldiers in a guardroom, showcasing Teniers' skill in rendering textures and light, typical of his genre scenes.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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The Guardhouse