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

Abel Grimmer (1570 - 1619)
Abel Grimmer
1570 - 1619
Guglielmo Borremans (1672 - 1744)
Guglielmo Borremans
1672 - 1744
Floris Jespers (1889 - 1965)
Floris Jespers
1889 - 1965
Petrus Christus (1410 - 1475)
Petrus Christus
1410 - 1475
Abraham Ortelius (1527 - 1598)
Abraham Ortelius
1527 - 1598
Jan Claudius de Cock (1667 - 1736)
Jan Claudius de Cock
1667 - 1736
Frans Van Leemputten (1850 - 1914)
Frans Van Leemputten
1850 - 1914
Melchoir Broederlam (1350 - 1409)
Melchoir Broederlam
1350 - 1409
Alexander Joseph Daiwaille (1818 - 1888)
Alexander Joseph Daiwaille
1818 - 1888
Jan Josef Horemans I (1682 - 1759)
Jan Josef Horemans I
1682 - 1759
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus (1929 - 2008)
Hugo Maurice Julien Claus
1929 - 2008
Maurice Wyckaert (1923 - 1996)
Maurice Wyckaert
1923 - 1996
Maurice Hagemans (1852 - 1917)
Maurice Hagemans
1852 - 1917
Charles Venneman (1802 - 1875)
Charles Venneman
1802 - 1875
Wilhelm Ferdinand Pauwels (1830 - 1904)
Wilhelm Ferdinand Pauwels
1830 - 1904
Alfred Hazledine (1876 - 1956)
Alfred Hazledine
1876 - 1956

Creators Baroque

Valerio Castello (1624 - 1659)
Valerio Castello
1624 - 1659
Hans Jakob Nüscheler I (1583 - 1654)
Hans Jakob Nüscheler I
1583 - 1654
Jan Meerhout (1630 - 1677)
Jan Meerhout
1630 - 1677
Dirck de Horn (1626 - 1681)
Dirck de Horn
1626 - 1681
Antonio Badile (1518 - 1560)
Antonio Badile
1518 - 1560
Abraham Janssens (1575 - 1632)
Abraham Janssens
1575 - 1632
Dosso Dossi (1489 - 1542)
Dosso Dossi
1489 - 1542
Cristoforo Savolini (1639 - 1677)
Cristoforo Savolini
1639 - 1677
Vincent Laurensz van der Vinne (1628 - 1702)
Vincent Laurensz van der Vinne
1628 - 1702
Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp (1594 - 1651)
Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp
1594 - 1651
Giulia Elisabetta Lama (1681 - 1747)
Giulia Elisabetta Lama
1681 - 1747
Dirck Jacobsz (1497 - 1567)
Dirck Jacobsz
1497 - 1567
Abraham Storck (1644 - 1708)
Abraham Storck
1644 - 1708
Bernard de Rijckere (1535 - 1590)
Bernard de Rijckere
1535 - 1590
Pietro da Cortona (1596 - 1669)
Pietro da Cortona
1596 - 1669
Christiaen van Couwenbergh (1604 - 1667)
Christiaen van Couwenbergh
1604 - 1667
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