In Archduke Leopold Wilhelm in His Picture Gallery in Brussels (c. 1650-51), David Teniers the Younger depicts Archduke Leopold Wilhelm surrounded by his personal collection of paintings. In doing so, he affirms the archduke's importance as a ____________.

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The painting portrays Archduke Leopold Wilhelm as a connoisseur, or someone who is knowledgeable and discerning in matters of art. He is surrounded by his personal collection of paintings, which reinforces his status as a collector and curator of fine art. The other choices (textual poacher, prolific painter, and prosumer) do not accurately reflect the archduke's role in the painting.