David Teniers the Younger: The guardhouse (1640-50)

(The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, USA)

A painting made by the Flemish artist David Teniers the Younger (1610-1690). A guardhouse was a small building which served as a base of operations for soldiers in a city and a storage for weapons and ammunition. Paintings such as this were popular in the 17th century. Painting from 1640-1650.