David Teniers nuorempi / den yngre / the Younger

David Teniers the Younger could spot a good joke in a flickering tavern light, or paint one in. He turned everyday Flemish life into tiny, bustling stage sets where farmers played the leads and dogs stole the scenes. Look close at Tupakoiva mies and you’ll see him smirking from the shadows, making sure you notice the smoke curling like a question mark. If you like stories in 10-centimeter frames, start here; the rustic corners of Antwerp never felt so alive.