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Soldiers Playing Dice, by David Teniers the Younger, unspecified, 1660

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Soldiers Playing Dice is a 1660 unspecified by David Teniers the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?
David Teniers the Younger
When & what style?
1660 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting shows a group of soldiers gathered around a table, engrossed in a game of dice. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with the only light source coming from a window in the background. The soldiers are dressed in various uniforms, and some of them are holding weapons. In the foreground, a pile of armor and weapons lies on the floor, adding to the sense of chaos and disorder. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tension and anticipation, as the soldiers wait to see who will win the game. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up David Teniers the Younger.

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David Teniers the Younger

David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.

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