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

Peter Adolf Hall (1739 - 1793)
Peter Adolf Hall
1739 - 1793
Eugène Wolters (1844 - 1905)
Eugène Wolters
1844 - 1905
Victor Eugène de Papeleu (1810 - 1881)
Victor Eugène de Papeleu
1810 - 1881
Edmond de Schampheleer (1824 - 1899)
Edmond de Schampheleer
1824 - 1899
Dirck Vellert (1480 - 1547)
Dirck Vellert
1480 - 1547
Melissa Gordon (1981)
Melissa Gordon
1981
Lucas van Falkenborch (1535 - 1597)
Lucas van Falkenborch
1535 - 1597
Jacob van der Heyden (1573 - 1645)
Jacob van der Heyden
1573 - 1645
Pieter Claesz (1597 - 1661)
Pieter Claesz
1597 - 1661
Martine Franck (1938 - 2012)
Martine Franck
1938 - 2012
Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton (1664 - 1750)
Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton
1664 - 1750
Rosa Venneman (1825 - 1909)
Rosa Venneman
1825 - 1909
Jeanne (Jenny) Montigny (1875 - 1937)
Jeanne (Jenny) Montigny
1875 - 1937
Guillaume van der Hecht (1817 - 1891)
Guillaume van der Hecht
1817 - 1891
Carlos de Aes (1829 - 1898)
Carlos de Aes
1829 - 1898
Emile Claus (1849 - 1924)
Emile Claus
1849 - 1924

Creators Baroque

Mathieu Le Nain (1607 - 1677)
Mathieu Le Nain
1607 - 1677
Ferdinando Tacca (1619 - 1686)
Ferdinando Tacca
1619 - 1686
Albrecht Dürer (1471 - 1528)
Albrecht Dürer
1471 - 1528
Joseph Werner (1637 - 1710)
Joseph Werner
1637 - 1710
Tommaso Aldrovandini (1653 - 1736)
Tommaso Aldrovandini
1653 - 1736
Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp (1594 - 1651)
Jacob Gerritsz. Cuyp
1594 - 1651
George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759)
George Frideric Handel
1685 - 1759
Michael Kirkham (1971)
Michael Kirkham
1971
René Dubois (1737 - 1799)
René Dubois
1737 - 1799
Michelangelo Cerquozzi (1602 - 1660)
Michelangelo Cerquozzi
1602 - 1660
Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 - 1653)
Artemisia Gentileschi
1593 - 1653
Heinrich Eduard Winter (1788 - 1829)
Heinrich Eduard Winter
1788 - 1829
Charles Le Brun (1619 - 1690)
Charles Le Brun
1619 - 1690
François Clouet (1515 - 1572)
François Clouet
1515 - 1572
Jean Lemaire (1598 - 1659)
Jean Lemaire
1598 - 1659
Pierre Reymond (1513 - 1584)
Pierre Reymond
1513 - 1584