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

Gabrielle Montald (Canivet) (1867 - 1942)
Gabrielle Montald (Canivet)
1867 - 1942
Henri Heerbrandt (1912 - 1982)
Henri Heerbrandt
1912 - 1982
Louis (Lodewijk) Tytgadt (1841 - 1918)
Louis (Lodewijk) Tytgadt
1841 - 1918
Isidore Verheyden (1846 - 1905)
Isidore Verheyden
1846 - 1905
Philips Galle (1537 - 1612)
Philips Galle
1537 - 1612
Robert Campin (1378 - 1444)
Robert Campin
1378 - 1444
Christoffel van der Lamen (1607 - 1651)
Christoffel van der Lamen
1607 - 1651
Peter Adolf Hall (1739 - 1793)
Peter Adolf Hall
1739 - 1793
Piet Verhaert (1852 - 1908)
Piet Verhaert
1852 - 1908
Hendrik de Cort (1742 - 1810)
Hendrik de Cort
1742 - 1810
Pieter van Lint (1609 - 1690)
Pieter van Lint
1609 - 1690
Berthe Constance Ursule Art (1857 - 1934)
Berthe Constance Ursule Art
1857 - 1934
Camille van Camp (1834 - 1891)
Camille van Camp
1834 - 1891
Rodolphe Paul Marie Wytsman (1860 - 1927)
Rodolphe Paul Marie Wytsman
1860 - 1927
Antoine Joseph Wiertz (1806 - 1865)
Antoine Joseph Wiertz
1806 - 1865
Wim Delvoye (1965)
Wim Delvoye
1965

Creators Baroque

Lambert Zutman (1510 - 1567)
Lambert Zutman
1510 - 1567
Pietro Bardellino (1728 - 1806)
Pietro Bardellino
1728 - 1806
 Master of the Prodigal Son (XVI century - ?)
Master of the Prodigal Son
XVI century - ?
Jan Siberechts (1627 - 1700)
Jan Siberechts
1627 - 1700
Pieter Hermansz. Verelst (1618 - 1678)
Pieter Hermansz. Verelst
1618 - 1678
Jakob Bogdani (1658 - 1724)
Jakob Bogdani
1658 - 1724
Gabriel Metsu (1629 - 1667)
Gabriel Metsu
1629 - 1667
Giovanni Cariani (1485 - 1547)
Giovanni Cariani
1485 - 1547
Anton Maria Maragliano (1664 - 1739)
Anton Maria Maragliano
1664 - 1739
Pieter Claesz (1597 - 1661)
Pieter Claesz
1597 - 1661
Philibert-Louis Debucourt (1755 - 1832)
Philibert-Louis Debucourt
1755 - 1832
Juan Bautista Martinez del Maso (1612 - 1667)
Juan Bautista Martinez del Maso
1612 - 1667
Antonio Jolie (1700 - 1777)
Antonio Jolie
1700 - 1777
Abraham Howarts (Govaerts) (1589 - 1626)
Abraham Howarts (Govaerts)
1589 - 1626
Sandro Botticelli (1445 - 1510)
Sandro Botticelli
1445 - 1510
Daniel Vosmaer (1622 - 1669)
Daniel Vosmaer
1622 - 1669