Artwork
A young Peasant seated in an Interior
A young Peasant seated in an Interior 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 young Peasant seated in an Interior is a copper painting by David Teniers the Younger, created around 1660. It is now held at the Ashmolean Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a young peasant seated on the floor, dressed in a red jacket and blue hat, surrounded by simple objects like a brown jug and a wooden table with a bowl. His introspective expression and crossed legs convey a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The scene is set against a warm, earthy backdrop, with the peasant's attire and surrounding objects evoking rustic simplicity. The use of copper as a medium adds to the work's distinctive character.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
