Pieter Bruegel II (1564 - 1638)

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Pieter Bruegel II

Pieter Brueghel the Younger was a Flemish artist celebrated for his detailed landscapes, religious themes, proverbs, and vibrant village scenes. Despite being the son of the illustrious Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Brueghel the Younger carved out his own niche in the art world, earning the moniker 'Hell Brueghel' for his dynamic scenes of fires and energetic copies of his father's peasant life portrayals​​.

Brueghel the Younger's original creations, such as "The Village Lawyer," showcase his keen observation of village life, merging the energy and boldness of 17th-century style with his father's idiom. His work is characterized by its lively, picturesque depiction of peasants, albeit some critics argue they lack the subtlety and humanism of his father's creations. Despite this, Brueghel the Younger's legacy includes a significant number of original works and copies that were rediscovered in the 20th century, highlighting his contribution to the Flemish painting tradition​​​​.

His workshop was known for its prolific output, especially in producing copies of Bruegel the Elder's compositions, a testament to the enduring popularity and influence of the Bruegel family's artistic legacy. However, Brueghel the Younger also impressed with his unique compositions, contributing to the genre of still life and village scenes with a distinct style that resonated well into modern times​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Pieter Brueghel the Younger's works represent an important period in Flemish art, offering insights into the evolution of genre painting and the detailed portrayal of rural life. His paintings, held in esteemed collections worldwide, continue to be studied and admired for their vibrancy, narrative quality, and historical value.

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Date and place of birt:23 may 1564, Brussels, Flanders
Date and place of death:10 october 1638, Antwerp, Flanders
Nationality:Belgium
Period of activity: XVI, XVII century
Specialization:Artist, Genre painter, Landscape painter, Painter
Art school / group:Guild of Saint Luke
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Mannerism, Old Masters

Creators Belgium

Wilhelm Morgner (1891 - 1917)
Wilhelm Morgner
1891 - 1917
Kool Koor (1963)
Kool Koor
1963
Joseph Lies (1821 - 1865)
Joseph Lies
1821 - 1865
Louis Halle (1810 - 1887)
Louis Halle
1810 - 1887
Franz Michael Katz (1782 - 1851)
Franz Michael Katz
1782 - 1851
Hubertus (Huib) van Hove (1814 - 1865)
Hubertus (Huib) van Hove
1814 - 1865
Frans Mortelmans (1865 - 1936)
Frans Mortelmans
1865 - 1936
Eugène Laermans (1864 - 1940)
Eugène Laermans
1864 - 1940
Paul Hagemans (1884 - 1959)
Paul Hagemans
1884 - 1959
Joseph-Laurent Malaine (1745 - 1809)
Joseph-Laurent Malaine
1745 - 1809
Joos van Cleve (1485 - 1540)
Joos van Cleve
1485 - 1540
Charles Ferdinand Ceramano (1831 - 1909)
Charles Ferdinand Ceramano
1831 - 1909
Christian Dotremont (1922 - 1979)
Christian Dotremont
1922 - 1979
Egide Linnig (1821 - 1860)
Egide Linnig
1821 - 1860
Frans Wouters (1612 - 1659)
Frans Wouters
1612 - 1659
Jan Van Hemessen (1500 - 1566)
Jan Van Hemessen
1500 - 1566

Creators Baroque

Pierre Gutierre (1732 - 1813)
Pierre Gutierre
1732 - 1813
Domenico Robusti Tintoretto (1560 - 1635)
Domenico Robusti Tintoretto
1560 - 1635
Giulio Romano (1499 - 1546)
Giulio Romano
1499 - 1546
Giovanni Battista Ferrario (XVII century - ?)
Giovanni Battista Ferrario
XVII century - ?
Johann Karl Loth (1632 - 1698)
Johann Karl Loth
1632 - 1698
Jan Fyt (1611 - 1661)
Jan Fyt
1611 - 1661
Jonathan Richardson (1667 - 1745)
Jonathan Richardson
1667 - 1745
Bartolommeo Ligozzi (1620 - 1695)
Bartolommeo Ligozzi
1620 - 1695
Jacopo da Empoli (1551 - 1640)
Jacopo da Empoli
1551 - 1640
Giovanni Battista Beinaschi (1636 - 1688)
Giovanni Battista Beinaschi
1636 - 1688
Herman van Swanevelt (1603 - 1655)
Herman van Swanevelt
1603 - 1655
Peter Casteels (1650 - 1701)
Peter Casteels
1650 - 1701
Juan Andres Risi de Guevara (1600 - 1681)
Juan Andres Risi de Guevara
1600 - 1681
Franz Anton Hartmann (1694 - 1728)
Franz Anton Hartmann
1694 - 1728
Gioacchino Assereto (1600 - 1649)
Gioacchino Assereto
1600 - 1649
 Meister der Dormitio Virginis Massari (XV century - ?)
Meister der Dormitio Virginis Massari
XV century - ?