This artist belonged to the famous Belgian artist family of Teniers. Not only his father and brothers were very well known masters in the 17 century, but also his son, David Teniers.
On fortunately his life was not as lucky as some of his family. Even he was a good painter, he was not successful in selling his art. That is the reason he spent much of his time in pubs for drinking alcohol.
It is known, that he often gave some of his pictures to the pub owner for paying his bills.
Today Teniers paintings are present in the most important museum-collection all over Europe.
