A Smoker Leaning on a Table 1643

David Teniers the Younger was a Flemish painter known for his genre scenes of peasant life, which he often depicted with humor and realism. This painting, A Smoker Leaning on a Table, from 1643, exemplifies his style. It shows a man in a tavern setting, casually leaning on a table, smoking a pipe and gazing off into the distance. This intimate portrait captures the details of everyday life, from the man's clothing to the objects on the table, and the dim lighting creates a sense of realism and atmosphere. The painting is currently displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.