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Born this day: David Teniers the Younger

Birth · 1610

David Teniers the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painter, was born on December 15, 1610. He was a versatile artist known for his prolific output in various genres, including history, genre, landscape, and portrait painting. Teniers is particularly notable for developing the peasant genre and scenes of everyday life.

He remains the leading Flemish genre painter of his time, celebrated for his innovative and diverse contributions to the art world.

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