Print Description
A man, seated on a chair, holds a treat for a dog performing a trick. The man, missing his right hand, has a chain attached to his stump, leading to another dog resting beside him.
Made by Quirin Boel after David Teniers (II).
Medium: Etching on Hand-laid (verge) paper. Watermark: fragment.
Sheet size: 13.5 x 17.3 cm (5.31 x 6.81 inch). Image size: 9.7 x 12.1 cm. (3.82 x 4.76 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light creasing and foxig. Small hole in top left paper edge. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
ETCHING, MAN, DOG, TRAINING, TRICK, DAVID TENIERS, QUIRIN BOEL, BAROQUE, 17TH CENTURY | PCO-E21-12
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
“Boeren ten voeten uit” series, after the design by David Teniers II, published in Brussels.
Reference: Reverse copy of Rijksmuseum object number: RP-P-OB-19.843.
Biography engraver: Quirin Boel (1620-1668) was a Flemish etcher and engraver, known for his works reproducing the designs of others, particularly artists like David Teniers. He produced detailed etchings that are notable for their skillful rendering of form and texture.
Biography artist: David Teniers the Younger (1610-1690) was a Flemish Baroque painter, renowned for his scenes of peasant life, landscapes, and genre works. His style was characterized by lively depictions of rural scenes, often with a humorous touch.
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