A Peasant 

"A Peasant" is a portrait by David Teniers the Younger, a Flemish painter known for his genre scenes of peasant life. The painting captures a weathered, elderly man in a simple green jacket and a black hat, likely a common laborer, his face showing the hardships of life. The work, executed in the 17th century, reflects Teniers' focus on portraying daily life and social hierarchies of his time, capturing the details of the peasant's attire and wrinkled skin with realism. The composition, with the man's head turned slightly, creates a sense of intimacy. The background is blurred and indistinct, highlighting the subject's presence. Teniers' work, though not grand in scale, offers a glimpse into the realities of ordinary lives in 17th-century Europe.