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

Frans (Francesco) Geffels (1624 - 1694)
Frans (Francesco) Geffels
1624 - 1694
Hippolyte Boulenger (1837 - 1874)
Hippolyte Boulenger
1837 - 1874
Vincent De Vos (1829 - 1875)
Vincent De Vos
1829 - 1875
Ignatius Josephus van Regemorter (1785 - 1873)
Ignatius Josephus van Regemorter
1785 - 1873
Alexander Adriaenssen (1587 - 1661)
Alexander Adriaenssen
1587 - 1661
Jacques Calonne (1930 - 2022)
Jacques Calonne
1930 - 2022
Alfred William Finch (1854 - 1930)
Alfred William Finch
1854 - 1930
Ambrosius Francken (1544 - 1618)
Ambrosius Francken
1544 - 1618
Cornelis Mahu (1613 - 1689)
Cornelis Mahu
1613 - 1689
Kurt Lewy (1898 - 1963)
Kurt Lewy
1898 - 1963
Harold Ancart (1980)
Harold Ancart
1980
Roelandt Savery (1576 - 1639)
Roelandt Savery
1576 - 1639
Joris van Son (1623 - 1667)
Joris van Son
1623 - 1667
Anna Georgievna Staritsky (1908 - 1981)
Anna Georgievna Staritsky
1908 - 1981
Frans Floris I (1516 - 1570)
Frans Floris I
1516 - 1570
Dirck Vellert (1480 - 1547)
Dirck Vellert
1480 - 1547

Creators Baroque

Agostino Carracci (1557 - 1602)
Agostino Carracci
1557 - 1602
Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613 - 1670)
Bartholomeus van der Helst
1613 - 1670
Karl Wilhelm de Hamilton (1668 - 1754)
Karl Wilhelm de Hamilton
1668 - 1754
Johann Michael Feuchtmayer (1709 - 1772)
Johann Michael Feuchtmayer
1709 - 1772
Johann Conrad Seekatz (1719 - 1768)
Johann Conrad Seekatz
1719 - 1768
Giuseppe Sanmartino (1720 - 1793)
Giuseppe Sanmartino
1720 - 1793
Lorenzo de Caro (1719 - 1777)
Lorenzo de Caro
1719 - 1777
Martino Altomonte (1657 - 1745)
Martino Altomonte
1657 - 1745
Pietro da Cortona (1596 - 1669)
Pietro da Cortona
1596 - 1669
Laurent de La Hyre (1606 - 1656)
Laurent de La Hyre
1606 - 1656
Simon de Vlieger (1601 - 1653)
Simon de Vlieger
1601 - 1653
Johann Georg Stuhr (1640 - 1721)
Johann Georg Stuhr
1640 - 1721
Girolamo Forabosco (1605 - 1679)
Girolamo Forabosco
1605 - 1679
Martin Johann Schmidt (Kremser) (1718 - 1801)
Martin Johann Schmidt (Kremser)
1718 - 1801
Richard Cosway (1742 - 1821)
Richard Cosway
1742 - 1821
Giovanni Mannozzi (1592 - 1636)
Giovanni Mannozzi
1592 - 1636
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