Artwork
A Peasant carrying a Rod over his Shoulder
A Peasant carrying a Rod over his Shoulder is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Peasant carrying a Rod over his Shoulder is an oil painting created by David Teniers the Younger around 1660. It is part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a peasant walking along a path with a long rod over his shoulder, wearing a hat, jacket, and boots, with a building in the background. The peasant's clothing and the rod suggest a rural or agricultural context.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro and attention to detail create a sense of depth and atmosphere, characteristic of 17th-century Flemish art.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
