Artwork
Landscape with Peasants Bowling
Landscape with Peasants Bowling is an oil painting by David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with Peasants Bowling is a 17th-century oil painting by David Teniers the Younger, dated to 1640, currently part of the collection at the State Hermitage Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a leisurely scene of peasants playing bowls in a rural setting, conveying a sense of everyday life, warmth, and communal enjoyment.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details are not highlighted, the work exemplifies Teniers' ability to compose lively, detailed scenes, blending figural activity with landscape elements.
History & Provenance
Created in 1640, the painting's history prior to its current residence at the State Hermitage Museum is not detailed in available information.
Context
The scene reflects 17th-century rural life, with architectural (a large house with a steeply pitched roof and smoking chimney) and natural (rolling hills, water, scattered trees) elements typical of Flemish landscapes.
Legacy
As part of Teniers' oeuvre, it contributes to the artist's reputation for depicting vibrant, everyday scenes, though its individual impact on art history is not specifically delineated.
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Artist
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
