Village Festival
c. 1646–50
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
unframed: 37.7 × 71.3 cm · framed: 57 × 91 × 9 cm
Classification
Painting
Department
European Painting and Sculpture
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Noah L. Butkin
Accession Number
1977.122
Rights
Public Domain
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About this artwork
Depictions of peasant festivals, such as weddings, harvests, and village holidays became an extremely popular subject for Flemish artists during the 1600s. In his paintings of these festive occasions David Teniers the Younger (1610–1690), portrayed peasants dancing and playing music, focusing on the cheerful elements of peasant life. His images often feature close-knit family groups taking part in the celebration. Contrary to his predecessors, who often depicted broken and disorderly still life ...