Rest on the Flight to Egypt

“Rest on the Flight to Egypt”

Oil on panel c1630 from the Circle of David Teniers I

David Teniers I, the Elder was born in 1582, in Antwerp, dying there in 1649. He was a painter and engraver of historical and religious subjects, mythological subjects, genre scenes, landscapes with figures. He studied with his brother Julian around 1594 and later under Lisebetten and finally, Rubens. He went to Italy and lived in Rome for six years, before returning to Antwerp and joining the painters’ Guild of St Luke.

His work is represented in all the major European galleries.

Biblio: Bénézit: Dictionary of Artists.

Dimensions: 435 x 360