David Teniers nuorempi / den yngre / the Younger

David Teniers the Younger could spot a good joke in a flickering tavern light—or paint one in. He turned everyday Flemish life into tiny, bustling stage sets where farmers played the leads and dogs stole the scenes. Look close at *Tupakoiva mies* and you’ll see him smirking from the shadows, making sure you notice the smoke curling like a question mark. If you like stories in 10-centimeter frames, start here; the rustic corners of Antwerp never felt so alive.