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

Joseph-Benoît Suvée (1743 - 1807)
Joseph-Benoît Suvée
1743 - 1807
Henri Logelain (1889 - 1968)
Henri Logelain
1889 - 1968
Alfred Ronner (1851 - 1901)
Alfred Ronner
1851 - 1901
Marten van Valckenborch (1535 - 1612)
Marten van Valckenborch
1535 - 1612
Maurice Hagemans (1852 - 1917)
Maurice Hagemans
1852 - 1917
Pierre Courtens (1921 - 2004)
Pierre Courtens
1921 - 2004
Joseph van Bredael (1688 - 1739)
Joseph van Bredael
1688 - 1739
Andries Bosman (1621 - 1681)
Andries Bosman
1621 - 1681
Valerius de Sadeler (1867 - 1941)
Valerius de Sadeler
1867 - 1941
Henry Luyten (1859 - 1945)
Henry Luyten
1859 - 1945
Charles Leickert (1816 - 1907)
Charles Leickert
1816 - 1907
Ado Chale (1928)
Ado Chale
1928
Norbert Roettiers (1665 - 1727)
Norbert Roettiers
1665 - 1727
Gustave Vanaise (1854 - 1902)
Gustave Vanaise
1854 - 1902
Peeter Sion (1624 - 1695)
Peeter Sion
1624 - 1695
Emile Claus (1849 - 1924)
Emile Claus
1849 - 1924

Creators Baroque

Adam Pynacker (1622 - 1673)
Adam Pynacker
1622 - 1673
Salomon Adler (1630 - 1709)
Salomon Adler
1630 - 1709
Antonio Balestra (1666 - 1740)
Antonio Balestra
1666 - 1740
Antonio Tibaldi (1633 - 1684)
Antonio Tibaldi
1633 - 1684
Charles Antoine Coysevox (1640 - 1720)
Charles Antoine Coysevox
1640 - 1720
Palamedes Palamedesz I (1605 - 1638)
Palamedes Palamedesz I
1605 - 1638
Tommaso Aldrovandini (1653 - 1736)
Tommaso Aldrovandini
1653 - 1736
Nicolas de Largillière (1656 - 1746)
Nicolas de Largillière
1656 - 1746
Egbert van der Poel (1621 - 1664)
Egbert van der Poel
1621 - 1664
Ivan Ivanovich Bel'sky (1719 - 1799)
Ivan Ivanovich Bel'sky
1719 - 1799
Thomas Worlidge (1700 - 1766)
Thomas Worlidge
1700 - 1766
Jan van Bijlert (1597 - 1671)
Jan van Bijlert
1597 - 1671
Jasper Geeraerts (1620 - 1654)
Jasper Geeraerts
1620 - 1654
Adam Pick (1621 - 1659)
Adam Pick
1621 - 1659
Johannes Jan Vermeulen (van der Molen) (1638 - 1674)
Johannes Jan Vermeulen (van der Molen)
1638 - 1674
Jan Claudius de Cock (1667 - 1736)
Jan Claudius de Cock
1667 - 1736
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