Studio of David Teniers II 1610–1690 Antwerp Flemish Village Fete Landscape Oil Painting

The Studio Of David Teniers the Younger (1610–1690) was a highly prolific 17th-century Flemish artistic enterprise in Antwerp and Brussels, known for producing, copying, and imitating popular genre scenes of peasant life, taverns, and, notably, ''singeries'' (monkeys acting as humans). As a premier painter and court curator, his workshop often created multiple versions of popular compositions, some finished by himself or students influenced by his hand. This charming example depicts a veritable array of revellers holding a feast by a tavern. It’s after similar works by Flemish artist, David Teniers the Younger II (1610-1690), with examples of his works in the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Madrid. Hand-in-hand, a lively ring of villagers conduct a merry dance to the tune of a bagpiper standing atop an oak barrel. With legs raised, it’s a jaunty jig and probably well-known by a typical 17th-century patron. Around them, more than forty figures are huddled by tables in various states of inebriation - while a family of dignitaries maintains a sensible distance. Beyond, a large church indicates a nearby town with several buildings nestled between rolling hills. Together with his workshop, David Teniers The Younger produced numerous genre scenes in this manner with many of the elements reused. The central tree is a common inclusion and acts as a compositional device to split the view. The original painting was acquired by Charles IV of Spain and once hung at the Royal Palace. FRAME : Swept Gilt & Wooden Gallery Frame MEDIUM : Oil on canvas FRAMED MEASUREMENTS Height : 36 Inches ( 92cm ) Width : 46.5 Inches ( 118cm ) YEAR OF CREATION c. 1690 - 1700 CONDITION Historic canvas re-line, past light clean and revarnish, two tiny patch repairs minor craquelure, paint all stable, good patina. DELIVERY UK Private Courier / Packaged £150 Worldwide : EU £500 / USA £600 TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES : 07765 856171 Our Ref :0947