Foundation of the Antwerp Academy by David Teniers II
1860
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1860
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting depicts a group of men in 17th-century attire, gathered in a room with a stone floor. The man on the right wears a red cape and a wide-brimmed hat, while the others are dressed in dark, formal clothing. In the background, a few men are visible, but their faces are not clearly defined. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of formality and seriousness. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the scene. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the work of Nicaise De Keyser.
