Theatrvm pictorivm : in quo exhibentur ipsius manu delineatæ, eiusque curâ in æs incise picturæ, archetipæ Italicæ, quas ipse ser.mus Archdux in pinacothecam suam Bruxellis collegit 1684

"Theatrvm pictorivm" is a collection of engravings by Flemish painter David Teniers the Younger, created in 1684. This particular print, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Teniers' own portrait surrounded by symbols of artistic creation and the legacy of Italian art. The image includes an idealized representation of the artist in a classical setting, surrounded by sculptures, paintings, and cherubs holding palettes and brushes. This work celebrates Teniers' talent and his contributions to the art world through the collection of Italian Renaissance paintings. Teniers' "Theatrvm pictorivm" is a significant example of 17th-century Flemish printmaking and a testament to the artist's enduring influence.