D. TENIERS (1582-1649) Circle, Petitioner, Chalk David Teniers sen. (1582 Antwerp - 1649 ibid.) Circle: Petitioner before a spiritual lord, 17th century, Chalk Technique: Washed Chalk over Pencil on Paper, mounted on Cardboard Stamp: Verso Collector's stamp, Lugt no.: 3835. Bernhard Funck. 20th century Date: 17th century Description: Perhaps the parable of the wise steward (Luke 16:1-9) is depicted here. Provenance: Bernhard Funck, Munich (1895 Malchin - 1993 Munich) Anton Schmid (? Vienna - ?) Keywords: Office; Office room; Clergyman; Sovereign; Prince; Peasants; Country people; Traditional costumes, 17th century, Baroque, Genre, Netherlands, Size: Paper: 19,3 cm x 29,7 cm (7,6 x 11,7 in)

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