Artwork
The page in the guardroom
The page in the guardroom is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
The Page in the Guardroom is a 1647 painting by David Teniers the Younger, executed on copper. It is a genre scene held at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young page in a dimly lit, cluttered room, possibly a barracks. The page, dressed in a white shirt and red cape, stands out against the drab surroundings, suggesting a role in a military or aristocratic setting.
Technique & Style
The use of copper as a medium allowed for detailed, richly colored work. The painting's chiaroscuro and attention to everyday detail are characteristic of Teniers' style and the genre painting tradition.
Context
The scene offers a glimpse into 17th-century military life, with soldiers relaxing in the background. The depiction of a page in this setting may reflect the training or service of young individuals in military or noble households.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
