David Teniers
Found in 77 Collections and/or Records:
A Corner of the Barn, In this painting, two cows stand in the center of the composition. To the left of the animals stand a farm girl and a young man. The farm girl pours milk from a pan into a large jug while the young man attempts to seduce her. An old woman stands in a door frame to the right, observing the two young people.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1214; Public Notes: This piece once belonged in the collection of Charles Sedelmeyer.
A Scholar, In this painting, an old scholar sits in his study. On the table in front of him are several objects, including an open book, a globe, a skull, and pen and ink., c. 1647
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1229; Public Notes: A copy of this piece by Teniers's studio was sold at Christie's (London). In this copy, there is a portrait that hangs on the wall at the right of the composition, that is not present in the original.
Alchemist, In this painting, an alchemist sits working at his fireplace. He is surrounded by jars and pots. Other men are present in the background., c.1625-1690, Photographed in c.1920-1930
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1168; Public Notes:
Anne Lady Fanshawe and her daughter Mary, In this painting, Lady Anne Fanshawe is seated with her daughter Mary in her lap. The two wear ornate gowns and jewelry. Both sitters look directly at the viewer.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1177; Public Notes: According to our photograph, this piece once belonged in the collection of Admiral Sir Arthur Fanshawe. This is a basic record created to enable public access to scanned images. Full research on this image is pending. For assistance, please e-mail us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.
Archduke Leopoldo Guillermo at his picture gallery in Brussels, This painting is a portrait of Archduke Leopoldo Guillermo. He stands in his picture gallery surrounded by the paintings he acquired in Brussels while governing the Low Countries. Guillermo wears a hat and is surrounded by four men, including Teniers, his court painter., 1651-1653
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1165; Public Notes: This piece was commissioned by Leopoldo Guillermo as a gift for Felipe IV. The depiction of picture galleries was popular among Flemish collectors in the 18th Century.
Armor, This painting depicts an interior view. In the foreground, a pile of armor lays on the ground. A dog and two figures also stand in the foreground., c.1646
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1218; Public Notes: According to the note on the back of our photograph, this piece was sold at Christie's on 26-6-64. This is a basic record created to enable public access to scanned images. Full research on this image is pending. For assistance, please e-mail us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.
Ball Players, In this painting, several peasants play a ballgame in the foreground. Cottages and trees occupy the space behind them.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1201; Public Notes: This piece belonged in the collection of F. Bourgon de Charleville (Paris) before it was purchased by Charles Sedelmeyer.
Bambocciata, An old couple sits in the foreground of this painting. The man on the left plays an instrument while the woman to his left smokes a pipe. A cat is present in the right corner., 1630-1690
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1179; Public Notes:
Castle, In this painting, several figures stand off the banks of a river in the foreground. A castle stands in the background.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1203.2; Public Notes: This piece once belonged in the collection of Charles Sedelmeyer.
Country Banquet, In this painting, peasants gather outdoors at a long L-shaped table for a feast. A trio of musicians perform for those seated at the table. In the right corner of the composition, other peasants prepare the feast., 1630-1690, Photographed in c. 1890
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1184; Public Notes:
Couple in a Tavern, In this piece, a couple sits under a window in the foreground of the composition. They drink from a pitcher. In the background, others stand smoking pipes. An owl sits on a post that separates the foreground from the background., c.1675
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1198; Public Notes: This piece was described in the auction catalogue of the of Comte de Vence as a pendant piece of The Alchemist.
Dancing Peasants, In this painting, peasants dance to the music played by the man standing on the barrel to the left of the door.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1190; Public Notes: According to our photograph, this piece once belonged in the Aynard collection. This is a basic record created to enable public access to scanned images. Full research on this image is pending. For assistance, please e-mail us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.
Down the Hill, In this painting, a young woman sits at the base of a hill with a basket in her lap. Two men stand over her supported by their walking sticks. To the left of this group, is a man walking down the path. He follows closely behind a dog and carries a sack over his shoulder.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1212; Public Notes: This piece once belonged in the collection of Charles Sedelmeyer.
Festival at the Inn,, 1641
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1175; Public Notes:
Festival, In this painting, peasants dance and celebrate at an outdoor festival.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1188; Public Notes: This is a basic record created to enable public access to scanned images. Full research on this image is pending. For assistance, please e-mail us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.
Fishermen in a Landscape, In this painting, three fishermen stand with their nets in a river. Onlookers and their dog stand at the left of the composition. A castle stands surrounded by trees in the background.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1191; Public Notes: According to the notes on our photograph, this piece was sold at Sotheby's in 1862.
Herds Grazing in front of the Farm, In this painting, two shephers and a heard of animals stand in the foreground. In the background is a farmhouse. A woman stands with two children in the door frame.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1206; Public Notes: This painting belonged to the collection of Benjamin Ansley (Leeds) before it was owned by the Sedelmeyer collection.
Herds Grazing in front of the Farm, In this painting, two shephers and a heard of animals stand in the foreground. In the background is a farmhouse. A woman stands with two children in the door frame.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1223; Public Notes: This painting belonged to the collection of Benjamin Ansley (Leeds) before it was owned by the Sedelmeyer collection. This photograph shows this painting as it was featured in the Sedelmeyer catalogue of 1899.
, In this painting, peasants gather outdoors to dance and feast. Two musicians play their instruments in the center of the composition.
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1193; Public Notes:
Inn with Smokers and Card Players, In this painting, several peasants gather in an inn to smoke. In the background, peasants play a game of cards., c.1625-1690
Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1174; Public Notes:
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