European Painting before 1900, Johnson Collection Departure of a Troop of Soldiers Made in Southern Netherlands (modern Belgium), EuropeLate 17th century Attributed to David Teniers II, Flemish (active Antwerp and Brussels), 1610 - 1690 Oil on canvas Currently not on view Cat. 690 John G. Johnson Collection, 1917 |
LabelThis military scene set in a landscape is typical of the works by David Teniers favored by American collectors. They prized the light-hearted spirit of his scenes from everyday life, and his dashing virtuoso brushwork was seen as exceptionally fine and precious. Collectors throughout the centuries prized Teniers's subtle gradations of tone, which earned him the nickname "Silver" Teniers. |
