Artwork
The torture of the rich man in purgatory
The torture of the rich man in purgatory is a paint painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist David Teniers the Younger. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
This painting, 'The Torture of the Rich Man in Purgatory', is a work by David Teniers the Younger, executed around 1650. It is a painted representation of a scene from Christian theology.
History & Provenance
The painting is currently housed at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, indicating its significance within the collection of European art.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
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